Bobcat has accomplished the corporate’s agricultural telehandler vary with three new machines.
The brand new massive excessive circulate 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 circulate 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 wonderful answer for purchasers requiring a high-performance various for his or her functions,” says Florian Hilbert, product supervisor for telehandlers, Bobcat EMEA.
Utilizing twin hydraulic motors in sequence, Bobcat has been in a position to 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, consequently, 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 a better 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 out there and are all the time selectable by the joystick. Each hydraulic pace ranges have been optimized with particular curves in line with the necessities of the applying.
The brand new V-Drive fashions additionally supply noise discount, following work with exterior acoustic specialists to considerably scale back the noise (inside and outdoors the cab). Among the many essential 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 absolutely eradicated. Coupled with Sensible capabilities like Cruise management or ECO-Journey, operator consolation is perfect.
One other good thing about the V-Drive transmission is its traction, offering a smoother, quieter and extra environment friendly trip – free from jerks, even when hauling absolutely 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 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 pace limiter perform permits the proprietor to restrict the machine most pace on the farm or on the street (notably for brand spanking new operators or in trailer functions). This enhances safety and peace of thoughts not just for the proprietor, however particularly for the operator.
The Cease & Begin function routinely 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 routinely. 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 take care of pace with out utilizing the throttle pedal. This improves efficiency and security, giving the operator higher management of the machine.
ECO-Journey function 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 positive that clients will get pleasure from these progressive options, coming in as Commonplace and so included on the bottom machines. ECO-Journey, for instance, is exclusive available on the market, permitting the motive force to optimize engine rpm as quickly because the journey pace is stabilized, so mixed with Cruise Management, you profit from all some great benefits of ECO-Journey by the complete pace vary of your machine,” provides Hilbert.
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