NEW HERCULES LK55C - STAFF REVIEW!!

Anita Collins • July 4, 2025

HERCULES LK55C - STAFF REVIEW - ROSS RICCA


"Now for the HERCULES LK55C Wheel loader, with the 220 HP CUMMINS engine and ZF TRANSMISSION .

Firstly upon start up you can hear the sound of the powerful Cummins engine which has been proven for its power & reliability for over 40 years, with its huge break out power of 170 KN this will surely be a plus for the agricultural industry and construction alike.


The ZF transmission known for its excellent transition of gear shifting makes this machine perfect for stick raking and getting down low torque power when dam building or ripping.


One of the features I found was you can turn this monster from power shift to automatic with a turn of the gear lever .

The interior is very ergonomic like the LK55W with the added feature of a 4 way split screen.


I took for a demo drive and was also surprised by the travel speed of around 35 km/ph which is great from moving paddock to paddock.



Once again, the bucket shape is designed perfectly so the operator has full view from the cab, and lift height of 4.2 metres will make loading high sided trucks a breeze." - Ross Ricca

Originally a Cane farmer and Contractor in Burdekin, Ross moved to Brisbane 25 years ago to run his own small earth-moving business.


Over the following 23 years he ran his own earth-moving business and held the position of Business Development Manager for one of QLDs largest earth-moving companies looking after over 300 sub-contractors and 700 individual clients.


5 years ago Ross joined the HERCULES MACHINERY GROUP Team! Ross has built up a great relationship with farmers and contractors alike & has a wealth of knowledge in Civil works and farming, making him an asset to our Company.


HMG are Australia's Exclusive dealers of HERCULES Wheeled Loaders & Mini Loaders, Heavy Construction Hercules Loaders Graders & Dozers. HMG is also approved sub-dealers of SUNWARD & AIRMAN. We believe we have the best construction and farm equipment on hand, we've got all your needs covered!!



If you'd like to know more about our HERCULES LK55C, we are located at 28 Old Pacific Highway, Yatala, QLD, just down the road from Yatala Pies, come visit, or call STEVE or ROSS for more info: 07 38074333.