Mini-loaders Bobcat American production

One of the most popular forklifts of the "mini" class in the construction industry is the American-made super-universal wheeled Bobcat. This is a number of mechanisms, each of which performs a certain function.

Number and quality

The number of models that make up the main line is amazing. Bobcat mini loaders are currently represented in the number of 102 modifications, from the almost toy Bobcat S130 to the most powerful Bobcat S850.

All loaders are divided into three conditional groups:

1. The S-series is a self-propelled four-wheeled vehicle with a side turn.
2. Series A - wheel loader with separate rotary function of all wheels.
3. Series T - universal mini-loader on caterpillar tracks.

The most in-demand

The most popular Bobcat loader is the machine with the onboard drive of universal application. Miniature technology can work in extremely cramped conditions, while the loader has a large power reserve, reaching in some models 93 hp.

The manufacturer is famous for the fact that all Bobcat mini loaders are equipped with a wide range of attachable quick-change equipment that is proprietary and can not be used on other similar devices. A set of devices is quite diverse: for winter and demi-season works, for asphalt patching, transportation of building materials, cleaning of garbage and snow.

Mini loader Bobcat S175

The most manoeuvrable, economical and universal is the model Bobcat S 175, the most common in construction, agriculture and urban landscaping. This is far from being a complete list of tasks the machine is involved in solving.

Mini loader Bobcat, whose technical characteristics allow the machine to be used in the widest possible range of work, is used in almost all economic spheres. It has the following properties:

• Load-carrying capacity of a bucket rated at 895 kg;
• The tipping point is 1872 kg.

Functional expenditure of time:

• Lifting boom - 3.5 seconds;
• Lowering the boom - 2.5 seconds;
• Tipping bucket - 2.40 seconds;
• Bucket return - 1,9 seconds.

Weight and overall parameters

The loader has the following characteristics:

• Nominal working weight - 2873 kg;
• Total weight during transportation - 2488 kg;
• The maximum boom height is 3862 mm;
• Cabin height - 1938 mm;
• Ground clearance, clearance - 192 mm;
• Base wheel - 1030 mm;
• Length - 2588 mm;
• Length with hinged bucket - 2310 mm;
• Unloading height - 2310 mm;
• Unloading radius - 753 mm;
• Angle of unloading - 42 mm;
• Width of the bucket is 1727 mm;
• Turning radius 2002 mm;
• The tank of a crankcase of a chain transfer - 30,3 l;
• System of a heater and cooling - 11,3 l;
• System of lubrication of the engine - 8,7 l;
• Capacity of gasoline tank - 90.8 liters;
• Hydraulic drive system - 19.2 liters;

• Pumps, hydrostatic, double piston, drives of two reversible motors.

main gear

The stretched infinite chain HSOC, without a closing link, in an airtight crankcase. There are two chains on both sides, without intermediate links.

Power point

The Bobcat mini loaders, including the S 175, are equipped with the Kubota 22-03-M-DI-E2B engine. Turbodizel, cooling water. Properties:

• Power - 94 hp;
• Rotation frequency 2800 rpm;
• Number of cylinders - 4;
• Working volume - 2196 cm3;
• Cylinder, diameter - 87 mm;
• Stroke of the piston - 92 mm.

Additional attachments

The following devices exist:

• Concrete mixer;
• Bulldozer blade;
• Full shear hydraulic ;
• Hydraulic hammer;
• Rakes, garden and park;
• grader;
• Diphasic ladle;
• Grip hydraulic;
• Wood chopper;
• Rootkeeper;
• Back shovel;
• Pallet forks hydraulic;
• Rotor brush cutter;
• Bunker tipper;
• Earth dump box;
• Screw auger;
• The vibrating roller;
• Hydraulic outboard support rear;
• ripper;
• Water-spraying device;
• Soil aerator;
• Spreader;
• Rotary snow thrower;
• Trencher;
• Sverhnukladchik;
• Forks with grip;
• a circular saw.

Standard equipment

It includes:

• Seat with a headrest sprung;
• The heating system for glow plugs is mandatory;
• Additional hydraulics for variable / maximum feed;
• Full control lock system;
• The operator's cabin, in the "Deluxe" set is lined with foam, it contains side, top and rear windows, there is ceiling lighting and special power-off connectors;
• sound signal;
• Front additional hydraulics;
• Functional engine shutdown;
• Hydraulic bucket positioning system ;
• Arrow pointing;
• Front and rear working lights;
• safety belt;
• parking brake;
• Muffler with spark arrester.

Customized equipment

In addition, such changes and additions are possible, as:

• Cabin configuration;
• Counterweights of the front axle;
• Lock the fuel tank cap;
• Replaceable system Bob-Tach;
• The heater of incoming air;
• Front door complete
• Door sensors;
• A set of reverse alarm;
• Single-point sling set;
• Set of four-point sling;
• Seven-contact cut-off control of attachments;
• Additional hydraulic kit for the rear contour;

Thus, Bobcat mini loaders are well equipped with a variety of specialized equipment, which significantly increases the technical capabilities of the machine.

Cost

Special equipment is not cheap, and such universal, super-reliable units, like Bobcat, even more so. However, the mini loader Bobcat, whose price starts from one and a half million rubles, will in any case justify itself in a short time.