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BOBCAT SHOWS NEW PRODUCTS AT HILLHEAD
Bobcat has shown the latest additions to its equipment line at this
year’s Hillhead exhibition in the United Kingdom, with the first Stage EQUIPMENT
V model in its new compact wheel loader range, the L85, and
the Bobcat E10e electric excavator taking centre stage. With an
operating weight of 5.1 t (5090 kg) and tipping load of 3.1 t (3,150
kg), the L85 is suitable for waste, recycling, general and industrial
applications and incorporates Bobcat’s Advanced Attachment
Control for use with standard couplers. The model is fitted with a
stage V compliant 2.4L Bobcat diesel engine, which the company
say guarentees “high performance” when combined with the machine falls into the one tonne class of excavators currently
vehicle’s hydraulics. According to the manufacturer, the engine on offer and has been built on the same line as previous diesel-
and hydralics are complimented by “the high stability, breakout, powered models, the Bobcat E08 and E10z mini excavators.
push and pull forces and a comprehensive selection of Bobcat Vistors to Hillhead, which took place in the UK last month, were also
attachments.” The range of loaders on offer from Bobcat, which the able to see first-hand several other new launches. These included
company says is the largest on the market, will be further extended the E88 mini excavator, a new addition to its 8-t category, and the
later this year when the L75 model is set to be launched. T36.120 and T41.140 telehandlers. The telehandlers are among
Also on show was the E10e electric excavator, a battery powered 12 new R-Series models with Stage V engines, which cover lifting
mini excavator that has been designed for indoor demolition heights of between 6 to 18 m (19.5 to 59 ft) with lifting capacities
projects, as well as working in environments that require low-noise, of up to 4.1 t (4,100 kg). Alongside these, Bobcat also exhibited a
such as urban/city centre developments, and for night-time working. number of machines from its new light compaction range, which
With width of 0.71 m (27.9 in), the zero-emission machine can comprises 37 models from vibratory rammers to 2.6-t (2,600 kg)
easily pass through standard doorways and in and out of lifts. The tandem rollers.

NEW FERRARI LOADER CRANES
A trio of new mid-size hydraulic loader crane models has been added to the F.lli Ferrari range
from Italy. The new 6000 series models are designed for sale outside Europe in non-CE markets.
They are the 9.6 tonne-metre 6108B, 13.9 tonne-metre 6148B and the 19.3 tonne-metre 6238B.
All are available with up to six extensions. The 6148B can have the A3J2 jib and the 6238B can
have the A5J2 jib. Features of the new design include optimised structure, pre-painting before
assembly, new oil tanks, new stabiliser controls, load limit devices and, a new user-friendly control
station for improved comfort during operation, the company said.
Radio remote control is available using HC-D4 electro-hydraulics with either a Hetronic or
Scanreco system. A winch can be fitted as can extra features to allow attachment mounting,
including an oil cooler, plus work lights and an audio-visual warning device are other options.

NEW EFFER LOADER CRANES Extra safety features
Manufacturer Hiab has launched three new Effer hydraulic loader The standard XS Drive remote control can be substituted with the
crane models between 32 and 110 tonne-metres. new CombiDrive 4 remote control as an option. New safety features
The new 110 tonne-metre iQ.1200 HP, 51 tonne-metre iX.550 HP include Confirm View to find the best field of view. Three high
and the 32.1 tonne-metre iX.355 HP are global market models. definition and bright colour displays and a long-lasting battery with
All offer lower fuel consumption and the new SpaceEvo operating single-user operator personalisation settings, complete the picture.
system to improve productivity and allow safer operation, Hiab said. Versions for non-CE markets have the Space X4 control system and
the optional CombiDrive 3 remote control.
The largest new model has a
dodecahedral (12 sided) boom and jib
profile. It allows use of a lighter and smaller
frame, increasing payload and allowing
mounting on four axle trucks.
On the 51 tonne-metre model versions
with six to eight extensions, there is the
option of a jib type 150X-6. The smallest
model’s five and six extension versions can
have the jib 70X4. Like the others it has
a variable displacement pump offering
better flow performance and improved
fuel consumption, Hiab said.

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