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Bobcat Company has introduced the 500 frame-size skid steer and compact track loaders. The 7 new machines include the S510, S530, S550, S570 and S590 skid-steer loaders, and the T550 and T590 compact track loaders. The S510, S550 and T550 feature a radius lift path, providing operators the reach and visibility they require for dumping over a wall, backfilling or loading flatbed trucks. The S530, S570, S590 and T590 models feature a vertical lift path, providing operators the ability to lift heavier loads higher, making it easier to clear high-sided truck boxes and hoppers, as well as placing pallets loaded with heavy material. The M-Series vertical lift path machines feature an increased lift height over the equivalent K-Series models. The 500 frame-size loaders feature a unique cab-forward design that not only gives the machines a different look, but also moves the operator closer to the attachment and provides unmatched visibility in all directions. The new loaders tout the largest cab door opening on the market. The cab door threshold has been lowered and the overall surface of the door has increased more than 40% to provide improved visibility and make it easier for operators to enter and exit the cab. The height of the cab has been increased, providing additional headroom, while still keeping the overall machine size small enough to operate in tight spaces. The larger top window makes it easier and more comfortable for the operator to see an attachment with the lift arms raised, an advantage when loading trucks or performing other tasks.
Operators have the choice between standard foot pedal hydraulic controls, the Advanced Control System (ACS) or the Selectable Joystick Controls (SJC). The standard foot pedals control the lift and tilt through mechanical linkage. The optional ACS lets the loader operator use a dash-mounted switch to instantly select between advanced hand control or advanced foot control of lift and tilt functions. The low effort control levers of the optional SJC can be operated in the ISO or H pattern. These handles move up and down in conjunction with the seat to reduce arm movement and operator fatigue. The joystick mounts also slide forward or backward to adjust to the preference of each individual operator. The 500 frame-size loaders will have increased hydraulic performance over their K-Series equivalents, enabling them to efficiently accomplish more work. The hydraulic systems on M-Series loaders have been engineered for higher standard flow and pressure, which gives attachments more power to work more quickly. Size, horsepower and displacement are matched to the loader’s rated operating capacity, balance and weight – producing a loader that can outperform higher-horsepower machines. The skid-steer models offer a two-speed option which boosts the maximum travel speed from 11.9 km/h in low range to 17.7 km/h in high range, reducing the time it takes to cross a large farm or acreage. The hydraulic bucket positioning option keeps the loader bucket level as the lift arms travel upward, enabling operators to spill less and work faster. The optional deluxe instrumentation panel, available only on M-Series loaders, intelligently monitors key loader functions, and features a keyless start that helps prevent theft. The full-color LCD screen offers better readability and interaction.
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Bobcat Launches New Mid-Size Skid Steer Loaders
The auxiliary hydraulic quick couplers are mounted directly to the front plate of the lift arm to provide a solid mounting, and hoses are routed through the loader arms for better protection.
