First Bobcat compact wheel loader leaves the production line

The compact wheel loaders (CWL) were already announced at the 2020 Bobcat "Next is Now" event, but now Bobcat has announced all the details and features of the L85. The first machine will be deployed at the Bobcat Institute on campus, where it will be used to train Bobcat dealers and customers.

Bobcat Innovation Center

"The L85 was designed at the Bobcat Innovation Center on our Dobris campus. The L85 is built with proven components, including the engine, axles, electronics and hydraulics, that come from Bobcat itself or one of its top suppliers. Many components are already widely used in our compact loaders, mini-excavators and telehandlers. The L85 undergoes the same final assembly and testing procedures as all our other products," said Jiri Karmazin, Product Manager for Loaders at Bobcat.

The L85 can be used in construction, landscaping, rental, industrial, waste and recycling and agricultural applications, among others. It is also ideal for road work such as snow removal and maintenance.

Multifunctional machine

Several Bobcat loader attachments have already been approved for use on the L85. More will be added in the near future. The current portfolio of attachments include buckets, light material buckets, combo buckets, pallet forks, turning brooms and snowblowers, allowing the L85 to be versatile. 

The L85 comes standard with the Power Quick-Tach system that is compatible with commonly used standard couplings. To use advanced high-flow attachments such as snow blowers and rotary brooms, the L85 can be equipped with a high-flow option that delivers a hydraulic flow rate of 100 l/min. 

Designed for the driver 

The cab of the L85 is designed with operator comfort in mind, as well as offering simple controls that allow the operator to work easily and comfortably even during long shifts. The seat and hand controls can be easily adjusted to the operator's posture. The position of the joystick, which is mounted to the seat, is horizontally adjustable. The steering column is adjustable in two directions - horizontal and vertical. The adjustability of these two elements is unique in the CWL industry. The cab is pressurized and fully enclosed to meet the most stringent FOPS II safety regulations. 

Comfort and performance options

The L85 comes standard with a heating system. A full heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system is available as a factory option. The HVAC system not only provides the best working conditions year-round, but also helps defrost and reduce cabin humidity in cold weather.