Bobcat’s 3400D multi-purpose diesel-powered utility vehicle now comes as standard with road homologation. Available in deluxe and standard versions, it offers a comprehensive choice of drive modes and dealer-installed accessories to provide the power, traction and versatility needed to negotiate all types of terrain.
The 3400D utility vehicle is powered by a 25hpYanmar liquid-cooled diesel engine and has a 34–litre diesel tank allowing the vehicle to work all day long. It offers a top speed of 48 km/hr in high gear, wit the low gear and reverse limited to 24 km/hr to provide maximum drive torque.
The 24cm of ground clearance on the 3400D allows the vehicle to traverse rugged terrain such as rocky and rutted surfaces as well as muddy farm fields. The chassis is 2.87m long, 1.52m wide and 1.90m high.
The 3400D utility vehicleoffers excellent ride quality. The suspension system is four-wheel independent, with non-adjustable MacPherson struts on the front end and preload-adjustable shocks in the rear. The rear shocks also have two different mounting positions: the normal setting, which is more at an angle, is for ordinary situations, light–duty work and recreational use. The straighter shock-mounting position is for more arduous situations, when travel is slower and loads are heavy.
Variable Rate Acceleration on the 3400D enables the vehicle to increase speed at a slower rate for the first half of the accelerator pedal’s travel and more quickly during the second half. This allows for precise throttle control when manoeuvring the machine in tight situations.
Turf Mode allows the rear wheels to turn at different speeds in order to lessen the impact on the ground (such as on manicured lawns). Two-wheel (locked rear differential for better traction) and four-wheel drive (maximum torque to every wheel) modes are also available on the standard and deluxe versions of the 3400D.
The capacity of the composite polymer cargo box is 500kg, and since the cargo bed is made from composite materials it won’t rust and resists minor scrapes and scratches. The cargo bed includes tie-down points, a manual dumping lever with lift assist strut (standard version) and an easy-to-open, fold-flat tailgate.
With a tow rating of 680kg, the 3400D can easily pull trailers and other equipment.
Machine protection includes a Continuously Variable Transmission cover (with drain plug), full belly skid plate, constant velocity boot guards and a radiator guard. The routine maintenance points on the 3400D (oil check, clean air filter, and so on) are easy to access and monitor.
Several kits are available to upgrade the vehicle, including work lights on the ROPS, canopy or cab, and off-road lights (with brush guard mount). Other optional features include a shift knob controller, powered cargo box lift and modular steel or canvas cabs.
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