For the year 2004, the biggest changes in the company’s history were made to the Explorer and its sister models. The engines of the Same machines were now also water‐cooled, so the differences between the brands were limited to styling and minor equipment variations. There were four gearbox options. Without a power shuttle there were 15+15 gears, and with creeper gears 20+20. Using a three‐stage hydraulic power shuttle, the counts rose to 45+45 and 60+60. For the first time a hydraulic directional shuttle was available. Lift capacity was 4.8 tonnes, or 6.2 tonnes with auxiliary cylinders. The 160-litre fuel tank was considerably larger than before. The cab was completely redesigned and had a noise level of 75 dB. As an option, you could have automatic engagement for the four‐wheel drive and differential locks.

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