LifeCat 1.0/Research Development/Commercial Designs Research

Overview

This page tries to collect key specifications, design features and provide links to commercial designs for comparative analysis and to generate realistic specifications for our vehicle.

Analyzed Radial Arm Skid Steers

1. New Holland C227 - Tracked
2. New Holland L215 - Wheeled
3. Bobcat S160 - Wheeled

New Holland - C227

New Holland - L215

Bobcat - S160

Interesting Design Features

Bobcat S160

• Bob-Tach quick attach system
• Keel shaped undercarriage that gives you higher ground clearance and sheds debris to the outside much like the way a “V” shaped boat slices through water
• Automatic shutdown in case of engine or hydraulic malfunction
• Chaincase is the only maintenance-free chaincase in the industry with exclusive fixed axle tubes, stronger axles, fully sealed bearings, plus the largest chains in the industry.
• Axle bearings are automatically lubricated with chaincase oil—so they never need greasing.
• Radius lift path provides maximum reach at truck bed height
• Single plane design of Bobcat loader lift arms is superior to other machines. We keep every pin and connecting point in the same plane, greatly reducing the side deflection of the lift arm. This stronger design leads to longer lift arm life because there is less chance of failure and better wearing.

Side-by-Side Comparison