Bobcat releases utility vehicles

The new Bobcat utility vehicles have been designed to help customers get more work done in less time. Increased power, speed, payload capacity and uptime are all key features built into the all-new design. The utility vehicles are versatile jobsite machines that can reach areas where larger equipment can’t fit.

Four models available at launch
The new Bobcat line of utility vehicles launches with four models — the 3200, 3400, 3400XL and 3450. Features range from two-wheel drive to the four-wheel drive, attachment-ready 3450. Additional options and accessories are available to customize the new utility vehicles to fit each customer’s unique needs.

Several improvements have been made to the new Bobcat utility vehicles, including performance enhancements such as more responsive acceleration, better payload capacities and increased horsepower and top speeds and electronic fuel-injected gas 4x4 models that start easier and run more reliably in higher altitudes.

Increased payloads, acceleration and top speeds are the direct result of the new horsepower ratings in both the gas and diesel engines – ranging from 24.8 hp to 32 hp. This means customers can quickly haul tools, materials and people – up to six in the 3400XL with bench seating – across jobsites or other large areas such as athletic fields or farms. The quicker the tools and people get to the task at hand, the quicker the work is complete.

Operators can easily flip a switch to select from one-wheel (Turf Mode), two-wheel or four-wheel drive on the Bobcat 4x4 models to best match the driving conditions. When the front wheels are engaged in the 4x4 mode, all four wheels receive torque for maximum traction.

Uptime and easy maintenance to keep working
Bobcat utility vehicles feature durable components and protective parts for maximum uptime and easy upkeep, including the sealed continuously variable transmission (CVT) guard, full skid plate, front and rear constant velocity CV boot shields and a radiator guard. The vehicles also feature a composite cargo box that resists corrosion, unlike steel or aluminum. Day-to-day maintenance checks are easy to perform with quick access to the engine compartment, air filter and battery.

Liquid-cooled engines in Bobcat utility vehicles protect critical engine components from overheating, which also results in more power and performance from the machine because components are kept cooler at higher engine speeds.

Attachment readiness and maximum versatility
To meet jobsite needs, the 3450 can use up to five front-mounted attachments with the exclusive RapidLink attachment mounting system. Choose from a bucket, pallet fork, mower, snow blade or Whisker push broom to do anything from clearing sidewalks of snow and debris to moving dirt or palleted materials. Maximum lift height is 2 feet and rated operating capacity is 500 pounds.

Other options are available to match the utility vehicle to specific task-related demands, such as an optional brush guard, powered cargo box lift, strobe lights, turn signals and backup alarms. The integrated accessory system is designed into the cargo box allows a number of accessories to quickly and easily be mounted to the vehicle. The accessories include a tool holder, cargo box divider, cargo box wall extensions, as well as a number of other task-related accessories.

Models and features include:
Model 3200
•    Two wheel drive (4x2)
•    Engine: 29 hp gas
•    Vehicle rated capacity*: 1600 lb.
•    Cargo box load capacity: 1100 lb.
•    Max travel speed: 30 mph
•    Operating weight: 1178 lb.

Model 3400
•    Four wheel drive (4x4)
•    Engine: 32-hp gas or 24.8-hp diesel
•    Vehicle rated capacity*: 1600 lb.
•    Cargo box load capacity: 1100 lb.
•    Max travel speed: 30 mph
•    Operating weight: 1227 lb. (gas) or 1392 lb. (diesel)

Model 3400XL
•    Four wheel drive (4x4)
•    Seats up to six passengers (with optional bench seating)
•    Engine: 32-hp gas or 24.8-hp diesel
•    Vehicle rated capacity*: 1850 lb.
•    Cargo box load capacity: 1100 lb.
•    Max travel speed: 30 mph
•    Operating weight: 1480 lb. (gas) or 1657 lb. (diesel)

 Model 3450
•    Four wheel drive (4x4)
•    RapidLink attachment mounting system
•    Engine: 24.8-hp diesel
•    Vehicle rated capacity*: 1600 lb.
•    Cargo box load capacity: 1100 lb.
•    Max travel speed: 30 mph
•    Operating weight: 1646 lb.

*Note: Vehicle rated capacity is the combined weight of passengers, cargo box load and accessories on level surface only.

The new Bobcat utility vehicles have room for up to six people in the 3400XL with optional bench seating. The cargo box and towing capabilities mean crews will never be without the necessary tools to get their work done. With a 1,600-pound or 1,850-pound vehicle rated capacity and a towing capacity of 1,500 pounds, the utility vehicles can tow or haul the necessary items to complete a task, quickly moving on to the next. The 3450 has the ability to switch between five attachments to complete additional work and keep larger equipment focused on larger jobs.