Summer might signal vacation for some — but for landscapers, facility managers and contractors, it’s peak time for clean-up and upkeep. Bobcat is stepping up with a newly expanded line of machines and attachments designed to handle everything from overgrowth to debris removal.
Clean-up Applications
Clean-up applications can include sweeping away debris (from pavements, parking lots, driveways and so on). Suitable for a range of carriers including Bobcat skid-steer and compact track loaders, compact wheel loaders, telehandlers and small articulated loaders (SALs), Bobcat Sweeper attachments can sweep and collect dirt or other debris in both forward and reverse directions. These attachments are also ideal for cleaning on docksides and in warehouses. Key features include the patented height adjustment system placed on the top of the sweeper and the double axis floating gutter brush, guaranteeing ease of operation while getting the job done.
Adding another level of versatility, Bobcat Pressure Washer attachments are designed to spray high pressure water on roads or any kind of surface that needs to be cleaned. Suitable for use with skid-steer, compact track and compact wheel loaders as well as specific construction/agricultural telehandlers, Bobcat pressure washers can be used to clean and sanitise streets.
Pressure washer attachments can be used for applications as diverse as removing weeds from between paving stones to removing graffiti and even for railroad, bridge and tunnel maintenance. The dust-free design enables the attachment to be used when laying asphalt, providing a clean surface for the laying of bituminous material. The washing handgun with its 20 m hose reel ensures cleaning work is effective and easy.
Clearing Away Loose Materials
Much of the tidying up work in summer will involve clearing away loose materials such as piles of branches, leaves, waste materials and other loose debris. Built tough for reliability and endurance, the Grapple Bucket attachment from Bobcat can easily handle scrap, waste, brush and other hard-to-manage materials. The heavy duty design improves wear life in tough land clearing and demolition applications.
Again aimed at Bobcat skid-steer, compact track and compact wheel loaders as well as some construction/agricultural telehandler models, the inertia-welded cylinder ends on the grapple buckets – exclusive to Bobcat – permit strong, smooth and durable grapple operation by improving hydraulic cushioning at the end of the stroke.
For the L23 and L28 SALs from Bobcat and the company’s MT100 mini track loader, the company now has the Log Grapple attachment available for grabbing and moving applications. The new log grapple is the perfect attachment for any landscaping project, as it can easily clean up after cutting or trimming trees and bushes. Overall, the log grapple brings the best out of Bobcat SALs and the MT100, increasing their versatility and providing savings in terms of both time and money. From cleaning and recycling to discarding or collecting branches and logs, with its heavy-duty teeth there is no job the new log grapple cannot tackle.
Bobcat has also expanded the company’s Brushcat Rotary Cutter Range with new deck sizes for the SALs. The new Brushcat attachments offer cutting widths of 1118 and 1372 mm, respectively, and are the smallest models in the full line-up of Brushcat rotary cutters, which offers larger models with cutting widths of 1676, 1829 or 2032 mm.
Like the larger models, the two new smaller Brushcat attachments deliver powerful cutting and mulching action in areas of untamed growth and can pass through gates and other narrow entrances to work in areas that are inaccessible to larger machines. They are designed to handle tough brush clearing jobs in a wide variety of applications, such as agriculture, forestry, landscaping, municipalities, parks and recreation areas.
Cutting Through Overgrowth
For use with Bobcat compact loaders and selected telehandlers, Flail Cutter attachments are ideal for cutting through overgrowth on construction sites as well as alongside roads and sidewalks. They adjust to follow the ground contours. A variable speed displacement motor allows the flail cutter to be ‘tuned in’ to the Bobcat carrier, depending on its hydraulic capacity. By varying the motor displacement to accept auxiliary hydraulic flows ranging from 64 to 151 l/min, the flail cutter can be operated on many different carriers. A floating linkage is standard on the flail cutter. This, along with the attachment’s compact deck length, lets the unit follow the contour of the land regardless of the pitch or attitude of the carrier, permitting the cutter up to ten degrees of oscillation.
Another set of attachments in this area are the Self-levelling Flail Mowers which when mounted on a wide range of Bobcat mini excavators are ideal for shredding vegetation on any terrain, including roadways or ditches, or to clear out shrubs and long grass from forgotten areas. With the help of the excavator’s arm the flail mower can reach where other mowers can not, including hillsides, roadways, ditches, trails, riverbanks and utility right-of-ways. Using the powerful triple knife flails, users can mulch small branches, saplings, thick grass and other vegetation.
Mid- and Rear-Mowing Attachments on Compact Tractors
For regular maintenance of lawns, turf areas, golf courses and sports fields, Mid- and Rear-mowing attachments can turn a Bobcat compact tractor into a mowing powerhouse.
The mid-mount mower enables the driver to mow large areas with ease, including areas where manoeuvrability is tight. The rear-mounted finishing mowers help maintain large lawns to get a professional, well-manicured result in less time. Both finishing mower models come standard with rear discharge and solid rubber wheels. Blades travel at high speed for a clean, smooth cut without skips in a variety of applications.
Bobcat’s Box Blade attachments can be used on the company’s compact tractors and selected loaders, providing a solution for removing bumpy or uneven landscaping, where such surfaces can lead to falls or injuries and the uneven terrain makes even the simplest task, like mowing, a challenge. Box blades are designed to create a perfectly level landscape by helping the user to grade, level or backfill their lawn, driveway or garden. Bobcat box blades are known for being versatile and easy to use, so owners can spend more time enjoying their properties.
Maintenance Work on Roads, Pavements and Driveways
The Bobcat carrier and attachment line-up covers roadwork and maintenance from the very beginning until the perfect finish. Users can cut asphalt surfaces with the Self-levelling Planer attachments or Wheel Saw attachments and then sweep, spread asphalt and compact a new surface layer, all with the same tool carrier. Operators can connect attachments within seconds and operate them from the safety of their cab or by remote control, making road maintenance both easier than ever and more effective.
Equipped with direct-drive, high-torque hydraulic motors, the low maintenance planer attachments for use on Bobcat loaders efficiently mill asphalt or concrete. They feature hydraulic side-shift for planing close to walls and kerbs. Consistent depth control and ski depth are visible from the operator’s seat and precise adjustments can be made with fingertip controls.
Mounted on Bobcat loaders, the rugged, powerful wheel saw attachments can cut through asphalt, concrete, frozen ground or wire mesh with more precision than air or hydraulic breakers. They can be used for road repair and for laying water, gas, electric and fibre-optic cables. The trench cleaner raises and lowers hydraulically. Depending on the model, cutting depth ranges from 15 to 80 cm.
The Soil and Asphalt Spreader attachment is engineered for use on Bobcat loaders to lay asphalt and other material in order to create pavements, widen existing roads or fill trenches saving time and labour.
About Bobcat
Since 1958, Bobcat has been empowering people to accomplish more. As a leading global manufacturer of compact equipment, Bobcat has built a proud legacy of innovation and a reputation for delivering smart solutions to customers’ toughest challenges. Backed by the support of a worldwide network of independent dealers and distributors, Bobcat now offers extensive lineups of compact machinery (including loaders, excavators, telehandlers, compact tractors and mowers) and material handling equipment (including forklifts and warehouse solutions), plus a broad range of attachments, parts and services. The Bobcat brand is owned by Doosan Bobcat.
About Doosan Bobcat
Doosan Bobcat is a company within the Doosan Group. Doosan Group is a top-tier global enterprise that has proudly served customers and communities for more than a century. Doosan Bobcat is based in Bundang, South Korea.
To learn more about Bobcat’s products, attachments and services, visit www.bobcat.com
