Bobcat has accomplished the corporate’s agricultural telehandler vary with three new machines.
The brand new massive excessive circulation 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 prevailing vary, Bobcat nonetheless affords the present gearbox transmission for the excessive circulation fashions, so clients can select between the prevailing gearbox system or the brand new V-Drive steady transmission. The progressive and sensible capabilities on the brand new V-Drive fashions present a superb answer for purchasers 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 in a position to preserve 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, consequently, the simplicity and effectivity of the V-Drive transmission improves operator consolation and removes any jolts which may occur when shifting from one velocity 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 velocity ranges are nonetheless out there and are at all times selectable by the joystick. Each hydraulic velocity ranges have been optimized with particular curves in keeping with the necessities of the appliance.
The brand new V-Drive fashions additionally provide noise discount, following work with exterior acoustic consultants to considerably scale back the noise (inside and out of doors the cab). Among the many essential modifications 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 absolutely eradicated. Coupled with Good capabilities like Cruise management or ECO-Experience, 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 absolutely loaded trailers. In line with Bobcat, it adapts to any terrain, providing enhanced grip and stability. Even when the operator is tackling tough floor or slippery surfaces, they will 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 velocity limiter perform permits the proprietor to restrict the machine most velocity on the farm or on the street (notably for brand spanking 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 mechanically stops the engine when idle, although just by urgent down on the throttle pedal or by a motion of the joystick, the machine will restart mechanically. Consequently, this reduces gasoline 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 take care of velocity with out utilizing the throttle pedal. This improves efficiency and security, giving the operator higher management of the machine.
ECO-Experience characteristic lowers the engine velocity on the optimum environment friendly level for the required stabilized velocity, saving on prices and lowering pressure on budgets.
“We’re certain that clients will take pleasure in these progressive options, coming in as Customary and so included on the bottom machines. ECO-Experience, for instance, is exclusive in the marketplace, permitting the driving force to optimize engine rpm as quickly because the journey velocity is stabilized, so mixed with Cruise Management, you profit from all some great benefits of ECO-Experience by the total velocity vary of your machine,” provides Hilbert.
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