Bobcat has launched its new TL30.70 Agri compact telescopic loader for the agricultural industry at Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany. The new model provides a maximum lift capacity of 3t and a maximum lift height of nearly 7m; the overall width remains at less than 2.1m even with 24-inch tyres.
The new TL30.70 is part of a range of six telescopic loader models from Bobcat covering maximum lifting capacities between 2.6t and 3.8t, with lifting heights from 6m to 7 m. Like all the models in the Bobcat range, the TL30.70 is covered by a three-year/3,000-hour warranty as standard. There’s also the option of extending the warranty to five years/5,000 hours. The whole range is designed and manufactured in France at the Bobcat factory in Pontchâteau, Brittany.
In Europe, the segment for 7m lifting height telescopic loaders represents more than two thirds of the farming market. The TL30.70 provides an excellent compact and cost-effective alternative to larger 7m models, especially where working spaces are tight and increased manoeuvrability is required. In addition, performance is not compromised in the compact TL30.70, which offers a powerful hydraulic system with flow sharing to combine several fast boom movements simultaneously for increased productivity.
Like the existing TL26.60 and TL30.60 telescopic loaders in the Bobcat range, the TL30.70 is available with two different overall machine heights with a cab which can be mounted in two different ways – in a low position that results in a very low 2.1m height, or a higher position to optimise visibility. The Low Cab machine is available with 24-inch tyres, which can provide a low-profile telescopic loader with high ground clearance and a maximum speed of 40km/hr. As standard, the cab is also suspended to enhance ride comfort.
Like all Bobcat telescopic loaders, the TL30.70 has a heavy-duty hydrostatic transmission that delivers smooth power quickly and when it’s needed. A two-speed range with shift-on-the-fly optimises speed and torque for each individual job. The Hydro-Vario transmission delivers the smoothest 0-40km/hr stepless driving experience and allows an impressive 17t towing capacity when equipped with the trailer brake system.
Bobcat has designed all of its telescopic loaders with the same robust box-welded frame for enhanced rigidity and stability (low load centre). The shielded bottom plate protects vital components and a combination of specific features maximises reliability and reduces total cost of ownership in even the most severe conditions.
New features
The TL30.70 offers several new features providing higher comfort and productivity:
- Power lift, an efficient lifting technology that increases boom speeds and productivity at work.
- Automatic Parking brake, a unique feature in the market, for enhanced safety and operator convenience.
- Automatic Fan inverter, whereby a cycle time can be set for cleaning radiators and the air intake grill; a simple way to maintain efficient cooling.
- Boom Cushion Retract that automatically slows down the boom speed when the boom is nearly fully retracted or at min/max angles, increasing safety and operator confidence.
- High Comfort Air Suspension Seat, including longitudinal and low-frequency suspensions. Many adjustments are available to allow the operator to find the most comfortable drive position.
There are also a number of tried and tested smart operating features still offered as standard:
- SMS (Speed Management System), which allows the travel speed to be adjusted independently of the engine speed.
- SHS (Smart Handling System), which allows the speed of the boom movements (lifting, telescoping and tilting) to be adjusted, depending on the type of work being carried out.
- AFM (Auxiliary Flow Management), which allows the hydraulic output to be adjusted to match attachment requirements and to set a continuous flow.
- FCS (Fast Connect System), which provides quick and easy interchange of hydraulic attachments via an integrated pressure-release system.
Another standard feature is the ECO mode, which maintains optimum hydraulic performance without using the engine’s full power, adjusting the main machine features to produce a balance between top performance and providing the best performance/fuel consumption ratio.
For markets in Europe, where emissions are tightly regulated, high performance is ensured by the Bobcat D34 diesel engine. To ensure the TL30.70 is matched to the customer’s application, there’s a choice of two different versions of the power unit.
The first is a 75hp Stage IIIB engine offering cost-efficient operation. As well as not needing SCR and AdBlue, benefits include up to a 15 per cent reduction in fuel consumption during typical work cycles in the farming industry. This version of the TL30.70 is the best choice for farmers with applications mainly in the yard.
The alternative is the D34 100hp Stage IV engine providing excellent power for heavier operations, with a diesel oxidation catalyst and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) with AdBlue injection after-treatment technologies. This larger version offers many advantages, performs all jobs faster and has the extra engine power needed in rough terrain conditions and for towing trailers.
For more information visit: www.bobcat.com.
