Bobcat is launching the company’s new generation R-Series telehandler range for the Middle East, Africa, Russia and CIS markets, providing a choice of 12 models powered by Stage IIIA engines. The new telehandlers cover lifting heights from 6 to 18 m with maximum lifting capacities between 2.6 and 4.1 tonne. This is the latest phase in Bobcat’s ‘Next is Now’ programme, combining product development and diversification with more intelligent, user friendly technologies that reshape how work gets done.
Gustavo Otero, president, Doosan Bobcat EMEA, said: “Telehandlers are a fundamental asset of our business strategy and key pillar of our Next is Now initiative. Our new ground-breaking R-Series offers high performance, robust machines for maximum uptime with a focus on accurate controls and intuitive operation for tackling any job on the construction site. With these new models and the increased investment in our telehandler business, we are aiming to double the production of Bobcat telehandlers by 2025.”
The new R-Series range of telehandlers from Bobcat comprises the models below:
Compact telescopic loaders – TL26.60, TL30.60 and TL30.70
Middle range telehandlers – TL35.70, T35.105, T35.105L and T36.120SL
High lift telehandlers – T35.130S, T35.130SLP, T35.140S, T41.140SLP and T40.180SLP
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Gustavo added: “Bobcat telehandlers are popular in MEA and we want to further improve our presence and accelerate our growth in the MEA construction and rental market with this new generation. Leveraging from the ease of use, safety and reliability of our equipment, we aim to be present on every job site, where this kind of equipment is needed.”
Bobcat R-Series telehandlers feature a new cab with unmatched ease of use, designed around the operator, offering a central control panel for optimized 360° ergonomics. The new high quality, contemporary interior of the cab features stand-out R-Series branding, colours and textures that clearly reflect Bobcat’s DNA.
In the ergonomic design, all surfaces have been optimised to offer increased space and visibility. It is based around a new 5-inch LCD display providing interactive and streamlined information, including the feed from the rear camera for easier and more precise operation.
Bobcat has made it a very simple process for operators to start working immediately on the company’s R-Series telehandlers with the features below:
• All-in-one joystick with improved ergonomics
• Intuitive automotive-style controls (backlit keypad, jog-shuttle, levers under steering wheel)
• Interactive 5-inch LCD display
• Semi-automatic wheel alignment
• Automatic transmission and parking brake
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Under the bonnet, the well-proven Perkins Stage IIIA engine provides high power and the simplicity of its mechanical injection system. In addition, all R-Series telehandlers now feature a new engine hood with a steeper profile that increases visibility and reduces blind spots by 15% on the right hand side of the machines. Together with the new dashboard design, this provides unobstructed visibility from the cab, allowing the driver to move around the job site with ease and minimises accidents or mistakes.
