Construction World March 2019

BAUMA MUNICH 2019 Preview

BOBCAT PROMISES ELECTRIC DISPLAY AT BAUMA 2019

At Bauma 2019, the Bobcat stand will promote every area of Bobcat’s business, with a vibrant show of brand new and existing Bobcat products and their applications. The exciting display of Bobcat machines will be complemented by advanced augmented reality technology. The stand will also include areas dedicated to the company’s enhanced aftermarket parts and services as well as financing solutions.

O ne of the star attractions at Bauma will be the launch of the new Bobcat E10e Electric Mini-Excavator, the industry's first commercially available fully electric, zero tail swing (ZTS) mini-excavator in the one tonne class. The E10e will be presented both in the demonstration area on the stand, but also in its own dedicated zone, one of six on the stand that demonstrate applications for Bobcat products. As well as a full display of Bobcat mini-excavators including several other new models, visitors can see the complete product portfolio from Bobcat with new telehandlers, compact loaders and attachments presented in different application zones. These include Material Handling, Earthmoving, Roadwork, Landscaping and Demolition, just a few of the many areas in which Bobcat products can be used. New compact electric solution for indoor work Developed at the Bobcat Innovation Center in Dobris in the Czech Republic, in conjunction with electric vehicle specialists, the new E10e is based on the design of the very successful conventional E10 mini-excavator, the market leader in the 1 tonne class.

Confirming this market leadership, Bobcat has sold well over 10 000 E10s in just 10 years (the E10 is now called the E10z to reflect that it is a ZTS mini-excavator). With its ZTS profile, no emissions, a low noise operation and a width of just 72 cm, the new E10e can easily pass through standard doors and in and out of lifts, making it ideal for indoor applications such as demolition and basement construction. In addition, by coupling the E10e to an optional external Bobcat super-charger while operators are on normal work breaks, the E10e can operate for a full 8 hour working day. The E10e is part of a display that will cover the entire Bobcat mini-excavator range, incorporating the company’s new R-Series for the first time at Bauma. Comprising five models (E26, E27z, E27, E34 and E35z) from 2-4 tonne, the new R-Series offers the best combination of high digging forces, outstanding stability and precise controllability in this category. In addition, the lower weight of the machines makes transportation easier. Material handling zone The Material Handling zone will be packed with new products, with

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