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The T35100 ... advanced boom made of high-tensile steel.

Bobcat extends telehandler range

01 December 2006

Bobcat has made a major addition to its telehandler range with the new 10 m T35100 model, filling the gap between the Bobcat T3571 and T35120 telehandlers, which have maximum lifting heights of 7.1 m and 12 m respectively.

Powered by the 74.5 kW Perkins 1104C-44T turbo diesel engine, the T35100 telehandler is available in three different versions. While the top-of-the-range T35100SL model incorporates both stabilisers and the frame-levelling system, the second version of the T35100L features just the frame-levelling system and the third version is the T35100 model, with no frame levelling or stabilisers.
With stabilisers deployed, the maximum lift height of the T35100SL is 11.08 m and the capacity at maximum lift height is 3,200 kg. This compares to a capacity of 2,500 kg at the maximum lift height of 10.09 m for the T35100L and 10.70 m for the T35100SL when these telehandlers work on tyres.
In addition, at the maximum reach of 7.3 m in the T35100SL on stabilisers, the maximum lift capacity is 1200 kg, whilst the lift capacity at the maximum reach of 6.91 m for the T35100 and T35100L is 600 kg when these telehandler models work on tyres.
Elaborating on the machines, communications manager George Schmalzried says: “The T35100 incorporates the new advanced boom just like the larger 12 m, 14 m and 17 m Bobcat telehandlers. The boom is made from high tensile steel with a high degree of elasticity, allowing the use of thinner plates, reducing the overall weight of the boom. This also lowers the centre of gravity of the machine and increases its stability. The boom has a counter-bow design in order to maintain near perfect straightness when loaded at full reach.
“The new telehandler incorporates several improvements that have been made over the last 12 months across the entire Bobcat telehandler range. The enhancements include new Dana axles and integrated front-axle levelling system. In addition, the cab and engine compartment have been redesigned for improved visibility from the cab, better engine basket accessibility, more efficient exhaust and piping systems and reduced noise level.
“The T35100 shares a common design with the rest of the Bobcat telehandler range. The main components and control points are situated in the same place on every model to simplify maintenance operations. The machines offer excellent accessibility to all main components. A box chassis design provides for excellent longitudinal and transverse rigidity as well as a lower operating weight for reduced fuel consumption. In addition, a reinforced base protects all mechanical components.
“On the new T35100, an ergonomically designed cab provides a comfortable, safe working environment for the operator. All function indicator buttons are located on the front right-hand side of the cab, with their functions clearly identified and easily accessed from the operator’s position.
“A proportional joystick ensures smooth, jolt-free extension and retraction of the boom, allowing the operator to execute several functions at the same time. An electronically-regulated hydrostatic transmission, a standard feature on all Bobcat telescopic handlers, enables the operator to choose between two driving modes – direct drive, where priority is given to travel speed, or soft drive, where priority is given to hydraulic power and torque.
“In its low speed mode, the T35100 has a forward/reverse range of 0 to 7 km per hour, whilst in the high-speed mode, the speed range on the T35100 is from 0 to 30 km per hour.”
Bobcat is part of the UK-based Ingersoll-Rand Company, a world leader in the field of compact vehicles and equipment.