US-made Bobcat skid steer loaders

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

One of the most sought-after mini loaders in the construction industry is the American-made super-universal wheeled Bobcat. This is a number of mechanisms, each of which performs a specific function.

Number and quality

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

All loaders are divided into three conditional groups:

1. S-Series - self-propelled four-wheel skid steer.
2. Series A - wheel loader with separate steering function of all wheels.
3. T-series - universal crawler loader.

Most Wanted

Bobcat's most popular loader is the versatile side-drive machine. Miniature equipment can work in extremely cramped conditions, while the loader has a large margin of power, reaching some93 hp models

The manufacturer is famous for the fact that all Bobcat skid steer loaders are equipped with a wide range of attachments that are proprietary and cannot be used on other similar devices. The set of devices is quite diverse: for winter and demi-season work, for asph alt patching, transportation of building materials, garbage and snow removal.

Bobcat S175 mini loader

The most manoeuvrable, economical and versatile model is the Bobcat S 175, the most common in construction, agriculture and urban landscaping. This is not a complete list of tasks in which the machine is involved.

The Bobcat mini-loader, the technical characteristics of which allow the machine to be used in the widest possible range of work, is used in almost all business areas. It has the following properties:

• nominal bucket capacity - 895 kg;
• tipping point - 1872 kg.

Functional time consumption:

• boom up - 3.5 seconds;
• boom down - 2.5 seconds;
• bucket tipping - 2.40 seconds;
• bucket return - 1.9 seconds.

Weight and dimensions

The loader has the following characteristics:

• nominal operating weight - 2873 kg;
• gross shipping weight 2488kg;
• maximum boom height - 3862 mm;
• heightcab - 1938 mm;
• ground clearance, clearance - 192 mm;
• wheelbase - 1030 mm;
• length - 2588 mm;
• length with mounted bucket - 2310 mm;
• unloading height - 2310 mm;
• discharging radius - 753 mm;
• unloading angle - 42mm;
• bucket width - 1727 mm;
• turning radius 2002mm;
• chain case reservoir - 30.3 l;
• heater and cooling system - 11.3L;
• motor lubrication system - 8.7 l;
• gas tank capacity - 90.8 l;
• hydraulic drive system - 19.2L;

hydrostatic double piston pumps, drives of two reversible motors

Final gear

Tensioned HSOC endless chain, without master link, in sealed crankcase. Two chains on both sides, no intermediate links.

Power plant

Bobcat skid steer loaders, including the S 175 model, are equipped with a Kubota 22-03-M-DI-E2B engine. Turbodiesel, water cooling. Properties:

• power - 94 hp;
• speed 2800 rpm;
• number of cylinders - 4;
• displacement - 2196 cm3;
• cylinder, diameter - 87 mm;
• stroke - 92 mm.

Additional attachments

The following devices exist:

• concrete mixer;
• dozer blade;
• full swivel hydraulic shears;
• hydrohammer;
• rakes, landscape gardening;
• grader;
• double jaw bucket;
• hydraulic grab;
• wood chopper;
• rooter;
• backhoe;
• hydraulic pallet forks;
• rotary brush cutter;
• tipper bunker;
• box-shaped earth blade;
• auger drill;
• vibratory roller;
• hydraulic rear outrigger;
• ripper;
• water sprinkler;
• soil aerator;
• spreader;
• snowblower;
• trencher;
• turflayer;
• fork with grapple;
• circular saw.

Standard equipment

It includes:

• sprung seat with headrest;
• glow plug heating system forced;
• additional hydraulics for variable/maximum flow;
• complete control lockout system;
• Foam-lined "Deluxe" Operator's Cab with side, top and rear windows, overhead lighting and dedicated power disconnects;
• beep;
• front auxiliary hydraulics;
• functional engine shutdown;
• Hydraulic constant bucket positioning system;
• arrow stop;
• front and rear work lights;
• seat belt;
• parking brake;
• silencer with spark arrestor.

Custom equipment

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

• cabin equipment;
• front axle counterweights;
• fuel cap lock;
• replaceable Bob-Tach system;
• intake air heater;
• Front door complete
• door sensors;
• reversing alarm kit;
• sling kit single point;
• 4-point sling kit;
• seven-pin implement control shutdown;
• rear circuit additional hydraulic kit;

Thus, Bobcat skid steer loaders are quite well equipped with a variety of specialized equipment, which greatly increases the technical capabilities of the machine.

Cost

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