by Kyle Molyneux | Thu 15 Sep 2022
New Bobcat MT100 mini track loader
Bobcat has launched the new MT100 mini track loader, removing the need for manual labour, and replacing the use of wheelbarrows, shovels and hand tools in many applications in construction, demolition, rental, landscaping, agriculture and other industries.
With a standard width of just 904mm (increasing to 1,045mm with the Wide Track Option providing increased stability and lower ground pressure), the reduced dimensions of the new MT100 provide easy passage through narrow gates and doorways and facilitate work in confined spaces.
The integrated ride-on platform of the MT100 gives the user a wider view to the sides of the machine, as well as the bucket cutting edge or attachment. Combined with the track system, the ride-on platform on the MT100 provides a smooth ride for enhanced operator comfort and confidence. The ISO joystick controls on the MT100 are ergonomically designed and provide finely tuned precision – so controlling the machine is safe, easy and comfortable, reckons Bobcat.
Compact and capable
Despite its compact size, the MT100 mini track loader still delivers a rated operating capacity of 460kg, a tipping load of 1,314kg, a powerful breakout force and a lift height of 2,057mm. The moveable counterweights (CWs) system adds even more capability and allows the user to tailor the lift capacity or ground engagement depending on the application. As standard, the counterweights sit in the front undercarriage to provide optimal ground engagement. Moving them to the rear uprights increases lift capacity to 485kg and the tipping load to 1,387kg when needed.
The Stage 5, 25hp engine on the MT100 works efficiently to drive the work equipment. The track drive and powerful 41L/min auxiliary hydraulics ensure the MT100 can be used for multi-function work, carried out using the many different attachments available. In fact, whether constructing, demolishing or landscaping, the MT100 shares many of the same attachments found on the company’s smaller loaders using the same standard Bob-Tach attachment system. There is also a common industry interface available for hooking up to other equipment that customers may have in their fleets.
Low ground pressure
The tracks on the MT100 allow travel over established surfaces, with less worry about repairs and costs associated with surface damage. With a ground pressure of 36kPa (5.25psi), the standard 180mm narrow tracks provide good protection for most turf and finished surfaces. The optional 250mm wide tracks further reduce the ground pressure to 30kPa (3.97psi). The MT100 also has a class-leading ground clearance of 205mm, that makes working over and around obstacles safer and easier for demolition and landscaping tasks.
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