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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS
FEBRUARY 2015
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NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE T450
Tracked loader from Bobcat
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aterloo, Belgium. Bobcat has ex-
panded the company’s range of
compact tracked loaders with the
launch of the new T450 model. Filling the
gap in the range between the T110 and
T590 models once occupied by the dis-
continued T140 loader, the T450 offers a
massive increase in power combined with
hydraulic and hydrostatic efficiency im-
provements that translate into significantly
increased productivity.
Manufactured at the Bobcat plant in Dobris
in the Czech Republic, the T450 is powered
by the Bobcat D24 45.5 kW (61 HP) turbo-
charged diesel engine, providing 25% more
power than the T140 model, ensuring the
T450 has the best performance and engine
power to weight ratio in its class. The D24
engine in the T450 meets the current Stage
IIIB emission requirements through the use
of cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
and diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) af-
ter-treatment technologies, with no diesel
particulate filter (DPF).
High productivity results from the increased
pressure of the hydraulic system which pro-
vides increased attachment performance
- the T450 can be matched with over 80
different attachments and there are rear
hydraulic auxiliary and 7-pin ACD connec-
tor options available. The T450 is equipped
as standard with the quick-change Bob-
Tach attachment mounting frame.
However, customers can choose the op-
tional Power Bob-Tach system to change
non-hydraulic attachments simply by flip-
ping a switch inside the cab.
Equipped with radial lift boom arms, the rat-
ed operating capacity of the T450 has also
increased from 642 kg to 665 kg, while the
operating weight has been reduced from
2990 kg to 2789 kg. Thanks to its compact
dimensions and lower weight, the T450 is
even easier to transport on a trailer towed
by a light truck, 4 x 4, or all-terrain vehicle.
The T450 features the same new gen-
eration cab design used on the recently
launched S450 skid-steer loader and all
larger new generation Bobcat compact
loaders, providing class-leading entry and
exit through the largest cab door opening
on this size of machine. The cab is also
fully enclosed as standard, including a front
door and wiper system. One of the many
advantages offered by Bobcat compact
tracked loaders is the ability to extend the