Bobcat Mid-Sized Skid Steer Loaders

Learn what major skid-steer maufacturers are offering, including New Holland, Bobcat, Volvo, Caterpillar, Case, John Deere, and more.

Construction Equipment - May 1, 2006

Larry Stewart
Executive Editor

Less Noise, More Hydraulic Horsepower

Bobcat introduced its K-Series skid-steers at World of Concrete this year with the new SmartFAN, a thermostatically controlled, hydraulic fan drive that runs just fast enough to meet cooling demand. It saves fuel and generates up to 30 percent less noise. The hydraulic system in the K-Series mid-sized machines now emulates Bobcat's large-frame loaders, using a dedicated charge pump that provides an 8-percent increase in hydraulic horsepower.

Mid-sized skid-steer models: 5

New models: Vertical lift path S175, S185 and S205

Product-line features: The dual-path cooling system draws air from above the engine compartment through the oil cooler and radiator. Bobcat says the design reduces dirt and debris restrictions in the cooling system and minimizes debris in the engine compartment.