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| Steer loader provides versatility in various working conditions  Bobcat Company has updated its line of all-wheel steer (AWS) loaders by introducing the Bobcat A770. The new unit — which offers both all-wheel steer and skid-steer drive options by simply pressing a switch — has a vertical lift path and a 3325 lb. rated operating capacity (ROC). The A770 replaces the A300 model, and was designed to meet the needs of users who require the low ground disturbance, reduced tire wear and faster travel speed of a small wheel loader, but also the maneuverability and versatility of a skid-steer. That makes the A770 the ideal machine for landscapers, retaining wall installers, paving crews and general contractors, as well as industrial users who face multiple operating conditions on a daily basis.The design provides superior lift height (132 inches), reach (31.5 inches), and dump angle (42 degrees) for easy truck loading. The new design also results in a hefty 3,325-lb. rated operating capacity (ROC) and a 6,650-lb. tipping load. It comes standard with two-speed transmission and a travel speed of 12.3 mph in high range and 7.1 mph in low range. The A770 is equipped with a 92-horsepower, liquid-cooled Tier 3 diesel engine and has an operating weight of 9,460 pounds. The A770 has a turning circle diameter of 12.6 feet in AWS mode and 7.2 feet in skid-steer mode. The A770 all-wheel steer loader has the same increased hydraulic performance as the other M-Series loader models, enabling it to efficiently accomplish more work. The hydraulic systems on M-Series loaders have been engineered for higher standard flow and pressure that give attachments more power to work more quickly. The loaders are designed to work long hours on demanding jobsites, and operators want to spend minimal time on routine maintenance to start the workday earlier. Simple checks and superior design make it easier to perform maintenance correctly at the proper intervals. The auxiliary hydraulic quick couplers are mounted directly to the front plate of the lift arm to provide a solid mounting and hoses are routed through the loader arms for better protection. A guard bar extends in front of the coupler for added security. The A770, like other M-Series loader models, features a unique cab-forward design that not only makes the loaders look different, but also moves the operator closer to the attachment and provides unmatched visibility in all directions. Comfortable operators are more productive, so to create a better working environment, Bobcat increased the size of the M-series cab by 10 percent, redesigned the interior to allow operators to adjust the environment to their individual preferences and improved cab pressurization. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Construction News :: home page |