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CONSTRUCTION EUROPE
SEPTEMBER 2014
COMPACT LOADERS
so it is possible to work at almost idle. Low
level of noise is a big advantage for early
morning tasks.”
He added, “Kohler has invested a large
amount of money into the development of
this new engine. For our part, we have built
our own, well-functioning product around
this innovation.”
Low emissions – and consequently low fuel
consumption – are achieved by using a high
pressure common rail fuel injection system,
turbocharger, intercooler, cooled exhaust gas
recirculation (EGR), four valves per cylinder
technology and a diesel oxidation catalyst
(DOC) within the exhaust system.
Even though the engine output has
increased by almost 20% and torque by over
40%, the fuel consumption has decreased by
over 20%, said Avant.
Avant claimed other improved features
for the 760i compared with the Avant 750.
Maximum drive speed of the Avant 760i is
30km/h and auxiliary hydraulics maximum oil
flow is 80 litres/min, which it described as a
significant development.
Tyre size is also larger, both in diameter and
in width, to improve handling - especially at
higher drive speeds, and to decrease pressure
when driving on ground with lower carrying
capacity and on sensitive surfaces.
MORE POWER
Case Construction Equipment has updated its
skid steer loader and compact tracked loader
ranges to offer more engine and hydraulic
power.
There are 10 compact models – seven skid
steers and three tracked loaders – which are
said to deliver improved efficiency through
the use of environmentally-friendly Tier 4
engine solutions, providing customers with
increased power and torque and reduced
operating costs.
Case is offering an upgraded small-frame
model, the SR160 to replace the SR150, which
is one of the company’s best-sellers. The
new model has a larger and cleaner engine
claiming up to 15% more power.
The smallest, SR130, is now powered by
a 2.2-litre 36kW Tier 4 Interim engine, that
uses internal cooled exhaust gas recirculation
(CEGR) without the need of additional
particulate filters.
The mid-range SV185 and SR175 skid steers
are powered by Tier 4 Final engines. Case
said that through the use of a turbocharger
and high-powered common rail fuel
injection with electronic control, there was
no requirement for regeneration on these
engines. A maintenance-free diesel oxidation
catalyst (DOC) system enables compliance
with stringent regulations.
Similarly the SR200 and TR270 machines
that use a 54kW turbocharged engine can
meet Tier 4 Interim without regeneration.
The most powerful SR250, SV300, TR320 and
TV380 models all use a 66kW turbocharged
Limited special edition Bobcats
As part of events worldwide this year, the 2014 Bobcat Convention in Prague in the Czech
Republic at the end of May saw the start of celebrations in the Europe, Middle East and Africa
(EMEA) region to celebrate production of the company’s one millionth compact loader.
It claimed to be the company that created the compact plant industry in 1958 with the
development of the original three-wheeled Keller loader, the predecessor of the Bobcat skid-
steer loader.
Martin Knoetgen, EMEA president of parent company Doosan Construction Equipment,
said, “It took Bobcat 43 years to produce the company‘s 500,000th compact loader, but it has
taken just 11 years more for the company to add the second half million loaders.
“One million loaders is a very important milestone for Bobcat, representing many things,
including more than 50 years of leadership, commitment and innovation at the head of the
compact equipment industry, which is encapsulated in every Bobcat product sold today.”
To celebrate the landmark, Bobcat is offering new Special Edition Millionth Loader machines,
based around the company’s successful S650 skid-steer and T650 compact loader models.
As well as special look, the Special Edition Loaders incorporate additional features that are
not found on other Bobcat machines and are available in limited quantities from Bobcat
Authorised Dealers throughout EMEA during 2014.
Among the extras are cushion lift cylinders; a two-tone air ride Millionth Loader Seat; a two-
tone interior; a commemorative logo on the start-up screen and a new intermittent wiper
system.
After purchasing the rights to the Keller Loader in 1958, Melroe Manufacturing, the
forerunner to Bobcat, developed the design, and in 1960 launched the M-400 model, which,
with its four-wheel-drive, claimed to be the world’s first true skid-steer loader. In 1962, Melroe
introduced the M-440, an improved version of the M-400. A Melroe associate suggested that
the loader be called a Bobcat in honour of the prairie animal which is “tough, quick and agile”.
The 760i is the biggest, fastest and most
powerful loader in the Avant range
