James Crouch: High difficulty work requires high performance.
And these work horses are fully equipped for a wide variety of chores and grounds maintenance
tasks.
With plenty of horsepower, easy operation ergonomic controls, and just look at that
cab.
Hi, I'm James Crouch, senior product manager for tractors at Bobcat Company.
And we're talking about the Bobcat compact tractor lineup, specifically our 5,000 platform,
which gives you turbo charged performance, premium three-point hitch, and a number of
other unique, exciting features.
Let's take a look.
James Crouch: Like our 4,000 platform, the 5,000 tractors
range from 45 to 58 horsepower, depending on the model.
This particular platform comes standard with an electronic hydrostatic transmission or
EHST.
EHST offers the simplicity and ease of direction change that you get with our standard three-range
hydrostatic transmission.
But it's electronic acceleration allows you to increase the speed effortlessly.
It also features cruise control that keeps you moving at a constant speed.
James Crouch: So there's no need to adjust the travel panel
if the ground beneath you changes.
Even if you're driving up a slope, you'll still be able to hold a constant speed.
This transmission also gives you great direction changeability to help with front end loader
operation, mowing and lots of other jobs you do in your tractor.
The twin pedal design gives you one pedal to move the tractor forward, and the other
moves in reverse.
The front end loader digs, moves dirt, loads and carries materials and more.
The quick attach mounting system works with a variety of attachments like a bucket, pallet
fork or bale spear.
Float functionality follows the contours of the ground, making it very easy to work with
ground engaging attachments and improving work results as well.
This platform includes a whole host of premium three-point hitch features, which makes it
extremely easy to get the most versatility from changing PTO powered and pull behind
implements.
James Crouch: Crank style lift rod adjustments allow you
to move your links up and down with the least amount of effort.
So you can quickly get to work when changing attachments, just turn the crank to quickly
find the right position and get a fast, easy connection.
You can easily raise and lower the tractors lift arms from the seat with the remote three
point hitch lever in the operator station.
Telescopic lower links and sway bars, make it easy for one person to quickly change implements.
Angled lower lift arms provide an easy to use design that makes implement hookups quick
and simple.
The drawbar hitch is adjustable as well, allowing for more towing flexibility and convenience.
5,000 platform tractors come with an enclosed radio ready cab with heat and air conditioning,
which is important if you're working in extreme conditions.
The operator station puts everything within easy reach, including your four wheel drive
controls, tilt steering, power steering, and the deluxe suspension seat provide premium
comfort that allows for that long productive day with your machine.
An electronic link pedal will increase or decrease engine RPM to make front end loader
work and a variety of other jobs easy.
James Crouch: Just push a button and the travel and engine
throttle are linked.
5,000 platform models give you a tight turning radius, high travel speed, and great stability.
You also have a convenient anti-stall function.
When you're under high load, this feature gives you added protection from stalling out,
which really improves your ease of use.
The EHST transmission also allows cruise control on these machines.
This maintains a constant travel speed without any travel input, just like you have on most
vehicles.
PTO cruise keeps the RPM at a preferred setting, keeping implement performance consistent even
as your load conditions change.
You can find a variety of implements and attachments at your Bobcat dealer.
Everything from angle blades and augers to tillers and box blades.
Ask your dealer about the 5,000 platform tractors today, or try one out.
Until next time, I'm James Crouch at Bobcat.