Bobcat has accomplished the corporate’s agricultural telehandler vary with three new machines.
The brand new massive excessive stream fashions – the TL34.65HF V-Drive, TL38.70HF V-Drive and TL43.80HF V-Drive – all utilise the V-Drive steady transmission system.
“With the V-Drive fashions added to the present vary, Bobcat nonetheless provides the present gearbox transmission for the excessive stream fashions, so prospects can select between the present gearbox system or the brand new V-Drive steady transmission. The modern and sensible capabilities on the brand new V-Drive fashions present a wonderful answer for patrons requiring a high-performance different for his or her purposes,” says Florian Hilbert, product supervisor for telehandlers, Bobcat EMEA.
Utilizing twin hydraulic motors in collection, Bobcat has been capable of keep the identical efficiency as the present gearbox transmission.
Opposite to the present transmission, the V-Drive transmission permits the operator to drive from 0 to 40km/h with out the necessity to cease the machine or take into consideration altering the gear earlier than beginning. The OEM says that, in consequence, the simplicity and effectivity of the V-Drive transmission improves operator consolation and removes any jolts that may occur when shifting from one pace vary to a different.
The hydraulic tank has additionally been redesigned leading to the next capability (70 l as an alternative of 59 l within the present transmission).
Within the new V-Drive fashions, the Turtle and Rabbit hydrostatic pace ranges are nonetheless obtainable and are all the time selectable via the joystick. Each hydraulic pace ranges have been optimized with particular curves in response to the necessities of the applying.
The brand new V-Drive fashions additionally provide noise discount, following work with exterior acoustic specialists to considerably cut back the noise (inside and outdoors the cab). Among the many important adjustments made, the hydraulic motor has been suspended with 4 rubber mounts, leading to a lower of 60% in vibrations, and the whistle sound of the transmission has been totally eradicated. Coupled with Sensible capabilities like Cruise management or ECO-Trip, operator consolation is perfect.
One other good thing about the V-Drive transmission is its traction, offering a smoother, quieter and extra environment friendly journey – free from jerks, even when hauling totally loaded trailers. In response to Bobcat, it adapts to any terrain, providing enhanced grip and stability. Even when the operator is tackling tough floor or slippery surfaces, they’ll depend on constant, seamless efficiency each time.
To additional improve operator consolation, Bobcat has developed a number of sensible capabilities which can be found as customary within the base fashions.
The utmost pace limiter perform permits the proprietor to restrict the machine most pace on the farm or on the highway (significantly for brand new operators or in trailer purposes). This enhances safety and peace of thoughts not just for the proprietor, however particularly for the operator.
The Cease & Begin characteristic robotically stops the engine when idle, although just by urgent down on the throttle pedal or via a motion of the joystick, the machine will restart robotically. Because of this, this reduces gas consumption, noise and emissions and minimises the readout on the hour metre of the machine to extend resale values.
Cruise Management permits the operator to keep up pace with out utilizing the throttle pedal. This improves efficiency and security, giving the operator higher management of the machine.
ECO-Trip characteristic lowers the engine pace on the optimum environment friendly level for the required stabilized pace, saving on prices and lowering pressure on budgets.
“We’re certain that prospects will take pleasure in these modern options, coming in as Customary and so included on the bottom machines. ECO-Trip, for instance, is exclusive in the marketplace, permitting the driving force to optimize engine rpm as quickly because the journey pace is stabilized, so mixed with Cruise Management, you profit from all the benefits of ECO-Trip via the complete pace vary of your machine,” provides Hilbert.
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