Bobcat Europe has announced a major development with the launch of its new 12.5-tonne Bobcat 444 zero-tail-swing excavator. “Though the new 444 now forms the top end of the Bobcat midi-excavator range, its very compact design complements that of the Bobcat range of compact excavators from 820 kg to 7.5 tonne,” says a company spokesman.

With a maximum operating weight of 50,250 kg and bucket capacity of 2.26 cu m in long-undercarriage configuration, the E485 is designed for high-production in demanding applications. It has both the power and capacity to efficiently load 30 to 35 tonne trucks in five to six passes, says a company spokesman.

Anew global full-line brand – New Holland – has just been created, uniting the strengths of four already successful, specialist and regional brands.