A300 is first all-wheel steer loader

Hydraulic cylinders control the angle of four steerable axles on Bobcat's new A300 loader.

So inside tyres turn at a different angles and speeds to outside tyres. But both right and left sides work together to minimise tyre wear.

That means it is designed to accommodate users who require less tyre wear, little ground disturbance and quicker cycle times, and is particularly suited to asphalting, paving, landscaping, material handling, local government work and waste management.

In all-wheel steer mode it has a turning circle of 7m and in skidsteer mode 4.8m.

A turbo-charged, liquid cooled, tier II compliant, 60.4kW. Kubota diesel engine, drives a two speed transmission capable of reaching 19.9km/h in high range and 11.3km/h in low range. That results in much faster cycle times when compared to other loaders in its class, Bobcat claims.

Similar in size and structure to the S250loader, the company says it has the manoeuvrability of a skid steer loader and all the benefits of an all-wheel loader. Also the A300 has the same vertical lift path as the S250 with a lift height of 3.2m and forward reach of 864 mm.

Operating capacity is 1.36t, tipping load is 2.7t, operating weight is 3.8t and hydraulic pump capacity is 76lpm.

A low effort joy stick control system, provides superior control over high-performance attachments, that include a mower, chipper, planer, Brushcat rotary cutter, stump grinder and wheel saw.

Operator comfort features include a factory installed cab with heater, an adjustable suspension seat, two-speed transmission, hydraulic bucket positioning and a hand lever and foot pedal for engine speed control.

Further information: Bobcat Australia 02 9477 8551, www.bobcat.com.au