Capital Equipment News June 2021

MATERIALS HANDLING

interior of the cab features stand-out R-Series branding, colours and textures that clearly reflect Bobcat’s DNA. All surfaces in the cab have been optimised to offer increased space and visibility. The cab is based around a new 5-inch LCD display providing interactive and streamlined information, including the feed from the rear camera for easier and more precise operation. Uptime is key in construction. Bobcat telehandlers have always had a tough design and the new R-Series models build on this reputation, thanks to the protective shielding of all vital components in key areas, and the robust frame and boom for working in every possible environment. The shielded design provides protection for hydraulic and electrical components (including the pipes, harness and transmission) and a steel plate protects the base of the machine. All Bobcat telehandlers have a rigid boom structure and a robust frame with box section layout. All areas of the R-Series range are designed to inspire full confidence in customers, beginning with the low centre of gravity and well-balanced design of the machines, which also incorporate a heavy counterweight and a long wheelbase. The optimum weight distribution of the new Bobcat telehandlers, with or without the compact stabilisers being employed, also allows operators to safely reach high lifting capacities with heavy loads. Under the bonnet, the proven Perkins Stage IIIA engine provides high power, while the simplicity of its mechanical injection system ensures ease of service. In addition, all R-Series telehandlers now feature a new engine hood with a steeper profile that increases visibility and reduces blind spots by 15% on the right hand side of the machines. Together with the new dashboard design, this provides unobstructed visibility from the cab, allowing the driver to move around the job site with ease. “As with all new Bobcat telehandlers, the R-Series offers customers peace of mind with a standard 3-year/ 3 000-hour factory warranty on the entire machine. Bobcat is the only manufacturer to provide a 3-year warranty as standard, allowing customers to focus entirely on growing their business without worrying about their machines. And with regards to the cab interior, we are now the leaders in the field. As we have constantly involved our customers in their design, we are confident that the new generation machines will be well received in the marketplace,” concludes Quentin D’Hérouël, product manager Telehandlers at Doosan Bobcat. b

With the new R-Series, Bobcat wants to further improve its presence and accelerate its growth in the MEA construction and rental market.

“Telehandlers are a fundamental asset of our business strategy and a key pillar of our Next is Now initiative. With these new models and the increased investment in our telehandler business, we aim to double production of Bobcat telehandlers by 2025.”

Gustavo Otero, president, Doosan Bobcat EMEA

2,6 and 4,1 t. This is the latest phase in Bobcat’s revolutionary ‘Next is Now’ programme, combining innovative product development and diversification with more intelligent, user-friendly technologies that reshape how work gets done. Commenting on the R-Series launch, Gustavo Otero, president, Doosan Bobcat EMEA, says: “Telehandlers are a fundamental asset of our business strategy and a key pillar of our Next is Now initiative. Our new ground-breaking R-Series offers high performance, robust machines for maximum uptime with a focus on accurate controls and intuitive operation for tackling any job on the construction site. With these new models and the increased investment in our telehandler business, we are aiming to double production of Bobcat telehandlers by 2025.” The new R-Series range of telehandlers from Bobcat comprises the following models: compact telescopic loaders (TL26.60, TL30.60 and TL30.70); middle range telehandlers (TL35.70, T35.105, T35.105L and T36.120SL); and high-lift telehandlers (T35.130S, T35.130SLP, T35.140S, T41.140SLP and T40.180SLP). “Bobcat telehandlers are popular in MEA and with the new generation, we

want to further improve our presence and accelerate our growth in the region’s construction and rental markets. Leveraging the ease of use, safety and reliability of our equipment, we aim to be present on every job site, where this kind of equipment is needed,” adds Otero. Benefits abound The new R-Series telehandlers offer agility on demand, with a newly configured transmission system providing enhanced smoothness to carry out the trickiest jobs at height with ‘surgical precision’. These operations are also facilitated by the combination of the Boom Positioning System, the new updated, accurate joystick, the inching function and the improved visibility from the cab. An enhanced, ease-to-use inching pedal design reduces operator fatigue, thus maximising productivity. A higher engine brake provides a shorter stop distance and increases safety on construction sites. Turtle/rabbit speeds are standard on all models and operated using the joystick. Bobcat R-Series telehandlers feature a new cab designed around the operator, offering a unique central control panel for optimised 360° ergonomics. The new

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