Bobcat Launches New ‘V-Drive’ Telehandlers for Agriculture

Published on: 2 April 2025

Bobcat has completed the company’s agricultural telehandler range with three new machines. The new large high flow models - the TL34.65HF V-Drive, TL38.70HF V-Drive and TL43.80HF V-Drive - all utilise the ‘V-Drive’ continuous transmission system. They are designed to offer more comfort and productivity while improving operators’ peace of mind and reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO) of equipment during its lifecycle.

With the V-Drive models added to the existing range, Bobcat still offers the current gearbox transmission for the high flow models, so customers can choose between the existing gearbox system or the new V-Drive continuous transmission. The innovative and smart functions on the new V-Drive models provide an excellent solution for customers requiring a high-performance alternative for their applications.

Florian Hilbert

Product Manager for Telehandlers, Bobcat EMEA

Using dual hydraulic motors in series, Bobcat has been able to maintain the same performance as the current gearbox transmission.  

Contrary to the current transmission, the V-Drive transmission allows the operator to drive from 0 to 40 km/h without the need to stop the machine or think about changing the gear before starting. As a result, the simplicity and efficiency of the V-Drive transmission offers the highest comfort and peace-of-mind for the operator. It also removes any jolts that might happen when moving from one speed range to another.

The hydraulic tank has also been redesigned resulting in a higher capacity (70 l instead of 59 l in the current transmission).

In the new V-Drive models, the Turtle and Rabbit hydrostatic speed ranges are still available and are always selectable through the joystick. Both hydraulic speed ranges have been optimized with specific curves according to the requirements of the application:

  • Turtle speed = Loader mode, from 0 to 20 kph
  • Rabbit speed = Drive mode, from 0 to 40 kph

 

Noise Improvements

The new V-Drive models also offer noise reduction, following work with external acoustic experts to significantly reduce the noise (inside and outside the cab). Among the main changes made, the hydraulic motor has been suspended with four rubber mounts, resulting in a decrease of 60% in vibrations, and the whistle sound of the transmission has been fully eliminated. Coupled with Smart functions like Cruise control or ECO-Ride, operator comfort is optimal.

Even Better Traction 

Another benefit of the V-Drive transmission is its exceptional traction, providing a smoother, quieter and more efficient ride - free from jerks, even when hauling fully loaded trailers. It effortlessly adapts to any terrain, offering best-in-class grip and stability. Even when the operator is tackling rough ground or slippery surfaces, they can rely on consistent, seamless performance every time.

 

Premium Configuration for V-Drive Models

Based on the most popular options and assuming the V-Drive models are the premium models in the agricultural telehandler range, the following features are included in the base models:

  • Tractor homologation
  • 40 km/h transmission (max speed with 24 inch tyres)
  • Alliance tyres - set of 4 x 460/70R24 inch
  • Fan inverter with manual & auto modes
  • 7 inch touch display (Bluetooth radio with microphone and Job Manager)
  • Hand throttle and flex drive

 

Best Support on the Market

Like all Bobcat products, the new ‘V-Drive’ telehandlers are backed by the company’s unrivalled aftermarket support service, offering the peace of mind of an extensive dealer network, a single service point for both machine and engine, and the ability to monitor the machine's performance remotely thanks to Bobcat’s Machine IQ telematics system. All of this is backed by a 3 year warranty, the only one to be offered as standard on the market, reflecting that reliability is part of Bobcat’s DNA. 

Smart Functions

To further enhance operator comfort, productivity and peace-of-mind, and to considerably reduce TCO, Bobcat has developed several smart functions which are available as standard in the base models:

  • Maximum Speed limiter - This function allows the owner to limit the machine maximum speed on the farm or on the road (particularly for new operators or in trailer applications). This enhances security and peace of mind not only for the owner, but especially for the operator.
  • Stop & Start - This automatically stops the engine when idle, though simply by pressing down on the throttle pedal or through a movement of the joystick, the machine will restart automatically. As a result, this reduces fuel consumption, noise and emissions and last but not least, it minimises the readout on the hour meter of the machine to increase resale values.  
  • Cruise Control - This important feature allows the operator to maintain speed without using the throttle pedal. This improves performance and safety, giving the operator better control of the machine, reducing the effort required by the operator and peace of mind to focus on the task. Cruise control is an attractive feature both on the road (very similar to automotive vehicles) or at work (at low speed) with a sweeper, a feeding bucket or straw blower.
  • ECO-Ride - This feature lowers the engine speed at the optimum efficient point for the required stabilized speed, saving on costs and reducing strain on budgets. 

We are sure that customers will enjoy these innovative features, coming in as Standard and so included on the base machines. ECO-Ride, for example, is unique on the market, allowing the driver to optimize engine rpm as soon as the travel speed is stabilized, so combined with Cruise Control, you benefit from all the advantages of ECO-Ride through the full speed range of your machine.

Florian Hilbert

Product Manager for Telehandlers, Bobcat EMEA

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