Capital Equipment News May 2016

ONE TOUGH ANIMAL at Nampo 2016

B obcat compact machines and attach- ments that will add value to any farm by making light work of a wide range of agricultural tasks will be showcased at Nampo 2016. “When a difficult economic climate makes the going tough, farmers can count on tough Bobcat machines and attachments that de- liver lowest possible cost of ownership and quick return on investment,” says Bobcat Equipment National Sales Manager, Andre Steenkamp. Over 50 years of experience in the design and construction of compact equipment have been harnessed into every Bobcat machine and attachment. The design principles of quality, high performance, efficiency, durabil- ity, easy maintenance and operator comfort are inherent to every Bobcat. Add a remark- able assortment of attachments and each machine is transformed into a tough versatile multi-tool that takes care of a wide range of farming applications quickly, efficiently and affordably. “It is simply impossible for a farm- er to own or rent a machine for every job on the farm. Taking on a multitude of tasks, the Bobcat is an adaptable farm-hand that deliv- ers maximum availability and uptime, lowest possible cost of ownership and quick return on investment,” says Steenkamp. Alongside the Bobcat TL 358 Agri telehan- dler, the S650B skidsteer loader and the E17 mini-excavator, attachments including augers, bale spikes, dumping hoppers, farm utility grapples, landplanes, pallet forks and skeleton buckets will show off their prowess at the agricultural show in May.

art technologies, the Bobcat telehandler excels in the most demanding agricultural applications. This compact, strong and agile machine will quickly become irreplaceable on farms. The outstanding power and hydraulic perfor- mance, combined with a completely re-engi- neered cab, ensure that the Bobcat skidsteer loader will do more and do it faster and bet- ter than its nearest rival. The superior working range of the val- ue-for-money E17 gives this Bobcat mini-ex- cavator extreme versatility while a thick steel tailgate, side covers and oversized cylinders achieve exceptional durability. With the establishment of its Used Equip- ment Division, Bobcat is making it even eas- ier for customers to invest in a Bobcat and reap all the benefits offered by these com- pact machines. “Machines and attachments, fully refurbished to OE quality, are available at extremely affordable prices from our Used

Equipment Division,” comments Steenkamp.

Farmers are assured of rapid product and service support from Bobcat’s strategical- ly located branch network. “We recently opened a new, fully equipped office and workshop in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, which we share with Goscor Lift Truck Company. “This has gained us a firm foothold in the Lowveld area of Mpumalanga, across a large part of Limpopo and into Mozambique to bring products, parts and services closer to all our customers in the region,” concludes Steenkamp. Alongside Bobcat, two other companies in the Goscor Group, Goscor Hi-Reach and Goscor Power Products, will also exhibit their agricultural product offerings on stand 56 A – C at Nampo 2016. b

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