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DPF-FREE LOADERS Meet emissions standards with no sacrifi ce in productivity with Bobcat's Tier 4 600 frame-size loaders. The four loaders – S630 and S650 skid-steer loaders and T630 and T650 compact track loaders – feature an ultra-low particulate combustion engine instead of using a diesel particulate fi lter. The ULPC engine has a specially designed chamber that reduces particulate matter created during combustion. The 74-horsepower loader lineup has a two-speed option for faster travel – the skid-steer models have a 7.1-mph max speed in low mode and 12.3 in high mode, while the track loaders have a top speed of 6.6 mph in low and 1.7 in high. Service intervals have been extended, with the engine oil and fi lter change interval increased from 250 hours in the previ- ous model to 500 hours in the 600 loaders. An air fi lter equipped with a built-in pre-cleaner extends fi lter life when used in high debris applications, and a cartridge style block heater ensures en- gine starts in cold conditions. Machine protection systems monitor coolant and oil temperatures, managing the engine to prevent reaching a shut-down point for minimal engine wear and no loss of productivity. Cold weather protection limits the max engine speed until the engine reaches operating temperature. The T630 and T650 compact track loaders offer 4.0 and 4.2 psi ground pres- sure with wide tracks, respectively. Features include a cab-forward design that ensures visibility in all directions by moving the operator closer to the attachment. Bobcat says the loaders feature the largest cab door opening on the market, which allows the operator a better view of the cutting edge the bucket or attach- ment corners. Large side and rear windows provide a view to the tires, tracks and back of the machine, and a large top window allows the operator to see the attachment when the lift arms are raised. The sealed, pressurized cab offers a choice of standard foot pedal hydraulic controls, Advanced Control System or the Selectable Joystick Controls on the four machines. EquipmentWorld.com | May 2014 15 EDITOR'S PICK EDITOR'S PICK marketplace | by Amy Materson | AMaterson@randallreilly.com Quick specs: Specifi cations S630 skid steer S650 skid steer T630 compact track loader T650 compact track loader Rated operating capacity 2,180 lbs 2,690 lbs 2,230 lbs 2,570 lbs Lift path Radius Vertical Radius Vertical Engine 74 hp Tier 4 turbo diesel 74 hp Tier 4 turbo diesel 74 hp Tier 4 turbo diesel 74 hp Tier 4 turbo diesel Lift height to hinge pin 10 ft 1 in 10 ft 4 in 10 ft 1 in 10 ft 4 in Operating weight 7,610 lbs 8,061 lbs 8,742 lbs 9,321 lbs Auxiliary hydraulic fl ow 23 gpm 23 gpm 23 gpm 23 gpm High fl ow option 30.5 gpm 30.5 gpm 30.5 gpm 30.5 gpm