Bobcat Backhoes
August 6th 2008 02:50 am By Web Development in India
Don’t let the small size fool you. The Bobcat line of Backhoes is powerful and dependable. Their signature small size is a great benefit that allows them to access tighter work areas that bigger Backhoes cannot reach. And that small size makes them easy to transport, often with only a standard trailer and pickup truck. That ease of transport makes Bobcat Backhoes a favorite for homeowners and small business owners that do not want to invest in larger trailers and heavy duty trucks just to relocate their equipment.
Bobcat Backhoes are often seen hard at work with landscaping companies, nurseries, septic tank contractors and many utility companies. Their small size means they can work close to a house or other structure where a standard Backhoe would be way too large. Their smaller weight means less disturbance of the surrounding ground.
Bobcat offers three models in their Backhoe Loader group, the B100B, B250B and B300D. The heaviest is the B300D with an operating weight of 9260 pounds. It has a travel speed of 10.9 miles per hour. The Backhoe bucket has a dig force of 6821 pounds. The overall length in the travel position is a mere 231.5 inches and the wheelbase is 72 inches. The height is 113 inches. Those are dimensions to keep in mind when considering how the Backhoe will be transported from site to site and where it will be stored.
The maximum dig depth of the Backhoe is 132 inches and the maximum dump height is 110 inches. The reach of the center of the swing point is 166.8 inches. These terms are important when considering what work the Backhoe will be doing and what it will be dumping the material into. It is important to know the height of the truck and how close it can be positioned to the Backhoe. Proper placement will result in a shorter dig cycle and more productivity.
