More than 700 customers, dealers, suppliers and journalists from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) visited Doosan Bobcat EMEA’s campus in Dobříš, Czechia for Bobcat Demo Days 2024. From 21 May to 5 June, attendees had unprecedented access to the organisation’s comprehensive equipment lineup over a series of 10 intense full-day experiences.
Bobcat Demo Days 2024 offered participants an opportunity to get up close and personal with several of the manufacturer’s cutting-edge innovations, such as the TL25.60e electric telehandler concept, the RogueX2 concept loader, Operator Presence technology, the Pedestrian Detection Camera, and next-generation Digital Access software.
Launched in the EMEA region in 2011, Bobcat Demo Days allow invited guests to gain insights into the manufacturer’s latest advancements through hands-on time with machines and in-depth factory tours. This year’s edition featured more than 90 demo models, including Bobcat’s brand-new lineup of forklifts and warehouse equipment for material handling, skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, compact wheel loaders, mini-excavators, telehandlers, ground maintenance equipment, light compaction models and more.
Jan Moravec, Vice President of Product, Bobcat EMEA, said: “Bobcat Demo Days 2024 allowed visitors to gain firsthand experience of our latest innovations, products, attachments and services, while providing a golden opportunity for our team members to engage with Bobcat’s community from all over the EMEA region. These invitation-only events are among the most anticipated fixtures in our annual calendar, and we were excited to give this year’s guests some hands-on time with our full equipment lineup.”
A suite of industry-leading innovations
Bobcat Demo Days 2024 showcased a number of cutting-edge, industry-leading innovations, including the manufacturer’s TL25.60e electric telehandler concept. The model, which is still in development and not yet commercially available, has a rated capacity of 2.5 tonne and a lifting height of almost 6 m, matching the performance offered by its diesel-powered equivalent. With three separated electric motors designed to maximise efficiency, a hydrostatic transmission to boost performance, a maximum speed of 25 km/h and the same super-compact dimensions as the conventional Bobcat TL25.60, the cutting-edge electric concept delivers low noise levels, minimal operating costs and impressive versatility. This was the first time Bobcat had given customers and partners the opportunity to get hands-on time with its TL25.60e concept.
The RogueX2 concept skid-steer loader was another innovation on display at Bobcat Demo Days 2024, although attendees weren’t able to climb into the machine’s cab as it doesn’t have one. This autonomous, all-electric model has been built as a proving ground for technologies developed as part of Bobcat’s innovation roadmap, offering a glimpse of how future generations of loaders will facilitate an entirely new work experience for users.
Vijay Nerva, Innovation Lead, Bobcat EMEA, commented: “The RogueX2 produces zero emissions thanks to its lithium-ion battery, electric drive system and electric-actuated lift and tilt kinematics with no hydraulics. A follow-up to the RogueX, which we introduced at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, the RogueX2 is a skid-steer version that features wheels instead of tracks to optimise its electric battery runtime, and its axial flux motors deliver incredible tractive effort.”
Hands-on time with Bobcat’s latest machines
Bobcat Demo Days 2024 featured a selection of recently introduced machines, including the M-Series S630 and S650 Stage V skid-steer loaders, which have been developed for use in European markets. The models’ D24 engines, which feature Bosch fuel-injection systems, deliver superior performance while adhering to strict emission regulations, enabling attendees to see Bobcat’s long-standing commitment to sustainable operations in action.
Bobcat Demo Days represents an unprecedented opportunity for attendees to gain firsthand experience of the company’s full equipment lineup in one place.
“We were very pleased to welcome our guests to Dobříš this year, as they had an unprecedented opportunity to get hands-on time with Bobcat’s newly expanded range,” Jan Moravec added. “Our team has introduced a diverse selection of models over the past 12 months, and we were delighted to give our customers and partners the chance to try out Bobcat’s latest advancements in person.”
To learn more about Bobcat’s products, attachments and services, visit www.bobcat.com.
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