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by Nick Drew  |  Wed 15 Jun 2022

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We will certainly be in for a good day checking out some of the latest machinery from this famous long-standing manufacturer, I’ll be reporting on the Demo Days for Earthmovers Magazine, but for this post I figured it would be a good opportunity to take a look at one of the new machines which I’m sure we will be seeing today out on the demo plot, the new L85 compact loading shovel.

According to Bobcat, the L85’s high performance is assured by the combination of the powerful 68hp D24 Bobcat engine and the hydraulics. This is complemented by the high stability, breakout, push and pull forces and a comprehensive selection of attachments, including several Bob-Tach attachments for Bobcat loaders made possible by the installation of a Bob-Tach Adapter. Combined with intuitive controls, high operator comfort and ease of use, the L85 compact wheel loader has great versatility and is ideal for a multitude of tasks in a very wide range of industries.

The L85 is built with proven components including the engine, structures, axles, electronics and hydraulics sourced either from Bobcat or the company’s prestigious Tier 1 suppliers. Many components are already widely used in Bobcat’s numerous other products including, compact track loaders, skid steer loaders, mini-excavators and telehandlers, and the L85 undergoes the same final assembly and test procedures as those products.

The L85 is equipped as standard with the Power Quick-Tach system compatible with widely used industry standard couplers. To run high-flow attachments, the L85 can be fitted with a high flow option, providing a hydraulic flow of 100 l/min.

Another unique feature of the L85 is the Advanced Attachment Control. This revolutionary system enables the operator to switch to an alternative machine control pattern at the touch of a button. This offers independent control of the engine speed (and maximum auxiliary flow) and the machine travel speed. Thanks to the 7-pin connector, the operator can control even the most complicated attachments intuitively and effectively.

I’m certainly looking forward to getting “hands on” with this machine and a number of others during my visit, but in the meantime checkout this excellent product review video from the guys at Irish Bobcat dealers Adare Machinery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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