Equipment World Digital Magazine
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EquipmentWorld.com | December 2015 15 EDITOR'S PICK EDITOR'S PICK marketplace At 850 pounds rated operating capacity, Bobcat's MT85 mini track loader has a 35 percent higher ROC and a 12 percent in- crease in lift height compared with the company's smaller MT55 mini track loader. The MT85 also has a 29 percent increase in lift arm breakout force and an additional 6 inches of track length on the ground. The loader has dual ISO joystick controls, with the drive function controlled by the left-hand joystick and the lift and tilt functions controlled by the right-hand stick. An operator presence/safety pedal regulates the auxiliary hydraulic fl ow for attachments. The pedal must be engaged when the operator is using an attachment that requires detent hydraulic fl ow, such as trenchers, snow blowers and augers. The ride-on platform gives visibility to the attachment and work area. A roller on the back of the loader frame helps reduce vibration, providing a smoother ride. The unit has a maximum forward travel speed of 4 mph and maximum reverse speed of 2.3 mph. SKYJACK INTROS NEW TH SERIES TELEHANDLERS Replacing the VR series, Linamar's Skyjack division has de- buted its four-model TH series telehanders. The SJ643 TH, SJ843 TH (pictured), SJ1044 TH and SJ1056 TH range from 4,000 pounds to 10,000 pounds in maximum lift capacity, and between 43 feet 4 inches and 56 feet 3 inches maximum lift capacity. Now equipped with 74-horsepower Tier 4 Final Deutz engines, the models have simpler rear axle stabilization, hydraulic systems, outriggers, engine servicing, electronics and option packages. A 107-horsepower Deutz engine is an option on the two largest models. MINI TRACK LOADER GETS 35 PERCENT RATED OPERATING CAPACITY BOOST