Bobcat released the new ride-on MT85 mini track loader, which is designed for use in limited-space job sites or for light construction, according to the company.
The MT85 boasts an 850-pount rated operating capacity (ROC) and features an increase in lift height and power compared to the MT55 mini track loader, according to Bobcat. Its travel speed is 4 mph forward and 2.3 mph in reverse. The machine is powered by a 25 hp Tier 4-compliant diesel engine.
The machine is designed to be taller with greater ground clearance and an additional 6 inches of track length on the ground, changes the company said it made due to customer feedback.
It also features dual ISO joystick controls, in which the left-hand joystick controls the drive function and the right-hand joystick controls the loader’s lift and tilt functions. Gauges and dials on the loader’s dash panel remain unchanged from the MT55.
A standard ride-on platform gives operators better visibility to the front-mounted attachment, the company said. Additional comfort features include a roller on the back of the loader frame, standard hip pads, larger grab handles and a cup holder. A storage compartment is located on the left side of the operator for convenience.
A new option for the MT85 mini track loader is the common industry interface (CII). The CII will allow customers who are accustomed to this pin-on design to retain the familiarity of their chosen interface and have it matched to a Bobcat mini track loader. New Bobcat attachments introduced with the CII interface include an auger, 36- or 44-inch buckets, a hydraulic breaker, a pallet fork and a trencher.
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