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Bobcat to introduce new electric prototypes, 19-tonne excavator and more at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

2020 exhibit to feature largest product and technology services lineup in company history

A Bobcat R2-Series E42.
A Bobcat R2-Series E42.

At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020Bobcat Company will offer the latest compact products through an interactive customer experience where executives and subject matter experts will be featured on an Innovation Stage to spotlight the latest news and insights about the company's new products.

New products

Bobcat's new vision will be on full display at CONEXPO with the largest product and technology services lineup in company history. As a part of this step forward, Bobcat L23 and L28 small articulated loaders will be officially launched at this year's show and will be accompanied by Bobcat R-Series compact loaders, R2-Series compact excavators, the E145 excavator and the CT2540 compact tractor – all of which were recently announced. These new product offerings will enhance Bobcat's lineup and provide intelligent features to meet the changing needs of customers.

Bobcat Company will be showing three electric concept machines at the show: the E17e, an electric/hydraulic excavator; the S70e, an electric/hydraulic loader; and the T76e, an all-electric loader. Bobcat electric prototype machines will be ideal for the indoor demolition market. With zero emissions and a durable lithium-ion battery, they will work just as hard as diesel models with fewer maintenance needs. The fully electric concept machine has the potential to completely revolutionize the compact equipment industry.

In addition, Bobcat will be launching the E165 this spring. The E165 will be the largest excavator in the Bobcat excavator lineup, yet still light enough to transport to and from the jobsite.

L23 and L28 Small Articulated Loaders

Bobcat will officially launch its small articulated loader line at CONEXPO, which includes the L23 and L28. These loaders are sized to easily fit into backyards and offer impressive lifting capacity. They are ideal for landscaping, tree care, tree removal and snow removal tasks. Bobcat small articulated loaders are easy to transport and offer a light footprint for low turf disturbance.

The L28 is equipped with a boom that extends up to 24 inches. The telescoping boom arm includes an innovative dual-cylinder design that keeps the load level as operators move the bucket. The telescopic cylinder is synchronized with a second-level cylinder, preventing excessive rollback.

A Bobcat L28 small articulated loader.

R-Series Compact Loaders

The first R-Series loaders models, which recently launched, include the Bobcat T76 compact track loader and the S76 skid-steer loader. A full series rollout will occur across all platforms and models within the next two years. R-Series includes the following features:

  • Redesigned lift arms for increased lifting capability, featuring cast-steel sections that provide greater strength while enabling a slimmer profile arm, enhancing visibility.
  • Improved cooling system for optimal operation and maximum uptime.
  • Clear-side enclosure option and mesh-free windows for increased visibility to the sides of the machine and to maneuver more confidently.
  • New one-piece sealed and pressurized cab design for operator comfort and improved service access.
  • New inline engine design and durable direct-drive system to accommodate new levels of performance.
  • 5-Link torsion suspension undercarriage on new R-Series compact track loaders dramatically reduce stress and vibration, making operation more comfortable.
  • Cast-steel Bob-Tach attachment mounting system for a stronger attachment connection point.

R2-Series E42 and E50 Compact Excavators

R2-Series excavators deliver a new look paired with impressive performance and comfort features, as well as enhanced machine uptime protection. The first R2-Series excavators to launch are the E42 and E50 excavators. Features include:

  • Improved low-effort joysticks for quick, precise movement with low effort.
  • Depth check ready, making it easier to install the optional Bobcat depth check accessory. Depth check helps minimize the tendency to over- and under-dig.
  • Dual-flange track rollers that extend the undercarriage structure close to the track's edge, resulting in improved over-the-side digging performance and slewing ability.
  • Redesigned engine to improve cold-weather operation, maintenance and service.
  • Optional clamp diverter valve for enhanced hydraulic clamp functionality and improved ability to run attachments without disconnecting the clamp.
  • Easy-to-reach auxiliary hydraulics due to new location on the excavator arm.
  • Standard integrated lift eye to easily handle objects in and out of the trench.
  • Optional automotive-style touch display, with easy-to-use touchscreen to make operation efficient, productive and profitable.
  • An optional rear camera that offers a continuous rear view from the operator's seat.

E145 Excavator

The E145 is ideal for heavy digging and lifting operations on commercial and residential building sites, underground utility applications, and road and bridge projects. Featuring a reduced tail swing design, the E145 offers great maneuverability in tight jobsites, enabling contractors to confidently work around obstacles.

This new large excavator pairs well with large-frame Bobcat loaders and delivers quick cycle times; powerful hydraulic, arm and bucket forces; and a spacious cab - all to improve operator productivity.

A CT2540 compact tractor.

CT2540 Compact Tractor

With 15 models – ranging from 21 to 58 horsepower – across four transmission types, Bobcat compact tractors are designed to take on the challenges and chores that agriculture producers and homeowners with acreage and agriculture producers face daily. They include the following features:

  • Standard four-wheel drive and a tight turning radius of as little as 96.4 inches – essential for effective mowing, tilling and operating in close proximity to barns, fences, trees and other barriers.
  • Select Bobcat tractors – models CT2025 and up – offer steering brakes to give customers greater control when working between buildings, in pens and barns, or around other obstacles.
  • Bobcat quick attach mounting system comes standard across all platforms to save customers valuable time and money.
  • Standard three-point hitch to help operators attach and remove implements with ease, performing a larger number of tasks or replacing work previously done by hand.
  • Powerful rear power take-off (PTO), which is essential for transferring power from the engine to any rotary implement – keeping users moving regardless of the chore.
  • One-sided maintenance for easy access to engine fluid fills and filters from one side of the tractor.
  • Heavy-duty brush guard to protect the front of the machine from debris, branches and other obstacles.
  • Suspension seat on some models for absorbing bumps and creating an overall smoother ride, a rubber deck mat to dampen vibrations through the floor, and a comfortable operator station with ergonomic controls to enable hours of comfortable and confident work.
  • Bobcat compact tractors are designed with one of four different transmission types – manual shift transmission, synchro shift transmission, hydrostatic transmission or electric hydrostatic transmission – depending on the tractor's frame size and model.

Bobcat wireless communications / Bobcat Owner Portal

Using wireless communication technology, Bobcat machines can be monitored from anywhere, recording critical information to decrease downtime and reduce costs. With Machine IQ, operators can stay connected to their machine's status at any time from a computer or mobile device through the Bobcat Owner Portal. Each Bobcat machine includes a device that enables operators and their dealers to monitor machines remotely for unplanned or planned maintenance needs, machine security, reporting and analytics, and basic telematics data.

Bobcat Features On Demand

The new R-Series compact loaders from Bobcat are designed with the technology to do more, faster than ever before. Features On Demand allows operators to purchase a Bobcat skid-steer or compact track loader with certain features enabled at the point of sale, plus the ability to turn on other machine features after the initial sale without significant cost or machine upgrades.

R-Series loaders enabled with the Features On Demand performance package include:

  • Automatic ride control
  • Dual-direction bucket positioning
  • High-flow auxiliary hydraulics
  • Reversible cooling fan
  • 2-Speed travel

Wounded Warrior Project

During the show, Bobcat will also feature new community partnerships with Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and Bombas to address critical needs in the communities where its customers, dealers and employees live and work. Highlights during the show include:

  • Booth visitors will be able to preorder a limited-edition WWP scale-model loader and purchase co-branded WWP and Bobcat gear. Proceeds from the sale of these items directly benefit WWP.
  • Bombas will partner with Bobcat to give away 5,000 pairs of its brand-new work boot socks in the booth throughout the show. After the show, Bobcat will work with Bombas to give away an additional 5,000 pairs to the shelters and programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs to benefit at-risk veterans.
  • As an extension of its recognition of U.S. military service members, Bobcat will identify a military veteran to receive a new T76 R-series track loader. The T76, which will be on display at CONEXPO, is valued at $75,000.

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P.O. Box 6000
West Fargo, ND
US, 58078

Website:
bobcat.com

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March 14-18, 2023
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