PRODUCT FOCUS
FROM SKIDSTEER TO
WORKHORSE
Skidsteer loaders from Bobcat Equipment South Africa can be customised by means of a range of
attachments, turning these into tough workhorses.
T
his makes the Bobcat machines
ideal for a wide range of
applications in agriculture
and construction, from cleaning-up
operations to trenching and loading.
According to Brian Rachman, Bobcat
Equipment South Africa’s national sales
manager, customers can rest assured
that they are always getting the most
innovative, high-quality products on
the market, all backed by a one-year
warranty. Bobcat’s customer service is
guaranteed to keep equipment up and
running at all times, from assembly to
repair,” says Rachman.
Sweepers
The hydraulically-driven 68’’ angle
broom attachment allows for a path to
be swept cleanly and efficiently. Quick
removal jobs can be completed without
damaging pavement surfaces. The broom
bristles have a wafer design for increased
surface-clearing capability and easy
replacement. This also allows a cleaner
path and sweeps debris in one pass.
The angle broom attachment is
compact, manoeuvrable, and easy-to-
operate, replacing manual labour and
hand brooms. It is effective on roads,
driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, loading
docks, warehouses, and more.
Augers
Holes can be dug with speed and
plumb-line accuracy using a Bobcat
auger attachment. Based on heavy-duty
hydraulics, the auger attachment bites
into any soil condition with ease and
efficiency. The high torque keeps the
auger steady even in hard and rocky soil,
while maintaining performance.
A direct-drive auger allows for an
optimum balance between torque and
rpm, while a gear-driven planetary auger
is best suited for applications that require
the most torque. Multiple bit types and
teeth make it a cinch to match the correct
auger to the digging conditions.
Backhoe
Bobcat Equipment SA national sales
manager, Brian Rachman.
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SEPTEMBER 2019
A Bobcat skidsteer loader can be turned
into a powerful excavator with the
digging force of a backhoe attachment.
With a full line of backhoe models
available for all sizes, the backhoe is a
part-time attachment that can handle
full-time excavating jobs. It operates
with minimal ground disturbance, which
is ideal for working in sensitive and
compact areas.
Once the digging is done, switching
the backhoe attachment is quick and easy.
The Bob-Tach mounting system allows for
a quick change to a bucket for backfilling,
and then to another attachment to
handle every job on-site, maximising
performance and minimising downtime.
Bale Handler
The bale fork is an important attachment
that can help to transport and load round
bales from the ground onto the bale
feeder or a trailer. The spacious handles
of the bale fork assist in loading the bale
onto the feeder with ease, while the
simple design enhances the usage and
longevity of the attachment.
Brush saw
The Bobcat brush saw attachment cuts
brush and small trees swiftly and with
accurate precision. The high-torque brush
saw is powered by a low-speed hydraulic
motor that controls the performance
of steel blades. It also has replaceable
carbide tips for precision cutting or
trimming.
Buckets
General-purpose buckets are ideal
for light-duty grading and levelling
applications, as well as materials-
handling. These buckets have a longer
bottom than the dirt style. These offer
good bucket breakout force, while the
long bottom improves cutting edge
visibility and capacity.
Pallet Fork
Compact equipment provides tremendous
carrying capacities in a small package,
making it ideal for light materials-handling
applications. Bulky, bagged, or palletised
material can be moved quickly and easily
with the pallet fork attachment. Adjustable
forks load and unload, lift and carry, move
and place materials around a variety of
jobsites. The forks are clearly visible from
the operator seat for maximum operator
comfort and efficiency, cutting down on
both time and labour costs.
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