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New Bobcat rotary telehandlers

Bobcat has collaborated with Magni TH of Italy to launch a new generation of rotary telehandlers for markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Russia and the CIS countries. The new Bobcat rotary telehandler range includes 10 Stage 5 compliant models for the European market, with lifting heights from 18 to 39m and lifting capacities from 4- to 7-tonne. These are complemented by another four Stage IIIA engine powered models aimed at the Middle East, Africa and Russia/CIS regions with lifting heights from 18 to 25m and lifting capacities from 4 to 6-tonne.

Taking the TR60.250 model as an example, Bobcat rotary telehandlers are named according to the product line [(T)elescopic (R)otary], lift capacity (6.0-tonne) and lift height (25m). The range for Europe comprises 10 models: the TR40.180, TR50.180, TR50.210, TR50.250, TR60.210, TR60.250, TR70.260, TR60.300, TR60.350 and TR60.390 rotary telehandlers. In MEA and Russia/CIS, the Bobcat range comprises the TR40.180, TR50.210, TR60.210 and TR60.250 models. 

The cab, complete with new touchscreen for all secondary controls, provides a fully pressurized environment with 100% air filtration. Large windows offer a panoramic view and all models except the TR40.180 get heating and air conditioning. Almost 30 attachments are available for the new range of rotary telehandlers, including forks (supplied as standard), crane jibs, winches or jib winches, man platforms and buckets. Most of the new Bobcat rotary telehandlers are equipped with a remote control to operate the machine from the man basket when elevating people, as well as operating the machines remotely to enhance visibility and precision at work.

Thanks to Bobcat’s RFID technology, the new, 360-degree rotary handlers automatically recognise the attachment they are being paired with, changing the in-cab display’s load charts accordingly and speeding up the swap process. On the touchscreen’s Limit page, the operator can restrict the working zone in three dimensions and limit working speeds for maximum control and safety.

Other tech highlights include a remote control with drive function, which allows the machine to be driven remotely and the stabilisation phases to be managed directly from the basket. Meanwhile, the Twin Power hybrid system allows the machine to run in electric mode, as long as it’s connected to a 380V electricity supply. Bobcat says all normal lifting and load positioning operations can be carried out when the machine is running purely on electricity.

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