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 presents the present gearbox transmission for the excessive stream fashions, so clients can select between the present gearbox system or the brand new V-Drive steady transmission. The progressive and good capabilities on the brand new V-Drive fashions present a superb resolution 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 sequence, 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 that may occur when transferring 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 accessible and are at all times selectable by the joystick. Each hydraulic velocity ranges have been optimized with particular curves in response to the necessities of the applying.
The brand new V-Drive fashions additionally supply noise discount, following work with exterior acoustic consultants to considerably cut back the noise (inside and outdoors the cab). Among the many principal 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 totally eradicated. Coupled with Sensible capabilities like Cruise management or ECO-Journey, operator consolation is perfect.
One other advantage of the V-Drive transmission is its traction, offering a smoother, quieter and extra environment friendly experience – 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 will depend on constant, seamless efficiency each time.
To additional improve operator consolation, Bobcat has developed a number of good capabilities which can be found as normal 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. In consequence, 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 velocity with out utilizing the throttle pedal. This improves efficiency and security, giving the operator higher management of the machine.
ECO-Journey 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 positive that clients will take pleasure in these progressive options, coming in as Normal and so included on the bottom machines. ECO-Journey, for instance, is exclusive available on the market, 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 the benefits of ECO-Journey by the total velocity vary of your machine,” provides Hilbert.
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