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COMPACT EQUIPMENT
Compact digging
Bobcat has launched two new compact excavators in the shape of the E62 6 tonne
and E85 8 tonne reduced tail swing (RTS) models that replace the previous E60 and
E80 models, respectively. The new excavators share many features and advances to
maximise performance, versatility, operator comfort, durability, ease of maintenance and
serviceability, says the company.
The E62 compact excavator is powered by a Stage IIIA compliant 36.2 kW (48.6 hp)
liquid-cooled Yanmar 4TNV94L diesel engine, providing abundant power and reliability for
a machine of this size. Electronic injection together with automatic idle ensures optimum
fuel efficiency at all times.
The E85 model is powered by a Yanmar 4TNV98C-VDB8 Stage IIIB compliant diesel
engine providing 44.3 kW (60 hp) of power meeting Stage IIIB emission requirements
through the use of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and diesel particulate filter (DPF) after-
treatment technologies. Complementing the 10% increase in power over the E80 model,
the new E85 excavator offers a higher fuel efficiency among the best on the market.
The E85 is the larger of two new
compact excavators from Bobcat
steers on the market. He said they offered a
large range of applications with dedicated
attachments that required hydraulic power,
such as large size hammers, trenchers and cold
planers.
Bobcat’s Jose said, “Following the launch of
the new 500 platform loaders at the beginning
of 2013, we have now successfully launched
all the new Bobcat large- and medium-sized
skid steer, compact tracked and all-wheel steer
The Mustang 4000 V has a new cooling fan controlled
by hydraulics to reduce fuel consumption and noise
The Cat 299D has a fully-suspended, steel
embedded rubber track undercarriage
loader models.”
“In early 2014, we will launch the S450,
the replacement for the S130 skid steer loader.
Like the rest of the new generation machines,
the S450 will come with an enhanced cab
providing superior comfort, visibility and
access to and from the machine.” He added
that a second point of focus was on the actual
performance of the machine, especially the
hydraulics.
“The hydraulic circuit has been redesigned,
involving the reduction of linkages and
introducing straight fittings instead of
adjustable fittings, resulting in higher hydraulic
power, reduced maintenance and increased
attachment performance.”
The changes that the manufacturers make
can be prompted by a number of elements –
for example, new regulations – but overall, a
machine has to appeal to its customer base.
According to Jose, “The application
in question tends to drive the decision to
purchase one size and type of loader or
another. In the case of the compact loader, the
compactness and the versatility provided by
the extensive attachments on offer are the key
decision makers.”
At Gehl/Mustang, Guillaume agreed,
comparing the requirements of a European
customer with a US counterpart.
He cited compactness so that machines
