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| Transmission option added to Bobcat tractor line  Since launching its first compact tractor models in 2007, Bobcat Company has continued to expand the line with new models, new options and new attachments. For the rest of 2009 and into 2010, Bobcat has exciting plans for its whole compact tractor line. Bryan Zent, marketing manager at Bobcat, said 2009 has been a busy year for Bobcat compact tractors. The year has brought not only changes and updates to the line, but also a successful contest, new Bobcat compact tractor dealers and outstanding strength in sales ― a large percent of which have been to new Bobcat customers."We are very excited about the continued growth of the line, and next year is already shaping up to be equally exciting with new options planned for 2010," Zent said. Some of the additions coming this year and in 2010 include a shuttle shift transmission (SST) option, to complement the current hydrostatic transmission, and a line of front-mounted implements. In the coming months, Bobcat will launch a semi-synchronized gear transmission option which will be available on the CT335, CT445, and CT450 models. This transmission will feature 12 forward gears and 12 reverse gears with shuttle shift capabilities for ease of use, which will complement the hydrostatic transmission (HST) models offered today. Ideal for customers of all types, the SST transmission will provide optimal PTO output and efficiencies for use in applications such as mowing, tilling and other rear PTO demanding applications. These models will also excel in applications such as spraying and seeding, where a specific speed needs to be maintained. Starting with two snowblower models, Bobcat is now offering front-mounted implements that mount directly to the tractor frame and can utilize the mid-PTO for power. The first snowblower models being offered are 49-inch and 62-inch cutting widths. These models are available to order from Bobcat dealers and approved for use on Bobcat CT120 to CT235 compact tractors. A 72-inch-cutting-width model is coming later in the year for use on the CT225 to CT450. A lift kit, mid-PTO and PTO kit are required to use the snowblowers. In addition to the snowblowers, Bobcat has plans for additional front-mounted implements in 2010. "Using these implements on the front of the tractor is more comfortable for the operator," Zent said, "especially on large jobs where the operator would have to constantly turn around to do the work." write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Construction News :: home page |