Bobcat Company is breaking new ground in the utility vehicle market with its new 3600 and 3650 hydrostatic drive utility vehicles. The 3650 model will take attachment capabilities to a new level as the industry’s first utility vehicle with the capacity to operate front-mounted PTO attachments.
Not only are the 3600 and 3650 hydrostatic drive utility vehicles designed to handle and haul more materials for grooming commercial buildings and grounds or maintaining personal properties, they are the first utility vehicles in the Bobcat lineup to offer cabs with heating and air conditioning.
Two Models Expand Utility Vehicle Lineup
The new 24.8-hp 3600 and 3650 utility vehicles extend the Bobcat line of utility vehicles, which includes the 3200, 3400 and 3400XL utility vehicle models as well as the Toolcat 5600 and 5610 utility work machines. The 3600 meets the need for Bobcat customers who want the benefits of a hydrostatic drive utility vehicle, while the 3650 will take attachment capabilities to a new level.
PTO technology is one of the simplest and most efficient ways to transfer engine horsepower to an attachment for optimum performance. This ability uniquely positions the 3650 to provide users with a highly versatile machine that fills the gap between standard Bobcat utility vehicles and the larger Toolcat utility work machines.
Durability
More uptime and easy upkeep are important to both homeowners and commercial utility vehicle owners. One of the main drivers behind the 3600 and 3650 was the development of a hydrostatic drive system. The hydrostatic system in the new Bobcat UTVs provides durability and uses a single two-speed motor with fewer moving parts to achieve fast acceleration and maintain top travel speed.
Another key durability feature of the machines is a diesel engine that will automatically shut itself down if it experiences high engine coolant temperature, low engine oil pressure, or high hydraulic oil temperature.
Productivity And Performance
The combination of independent front dual A-arm suspension with rear De Dion suspension tying the two rear wheels together improves the vehicle’s ride comfort and provides improved stability to haul and tow heavy loads. These features allow the 3600 and 3650 utility vehicles to achieve an industry-leading payload capacity for towing and hauling. Cargo box capacity alone is 1,250 lbs.
Another characteristic of the hydrostatic system is dynamic braking, which occurs when the operator releases pressure on the travel pedal. As the operator lets up on the travel pedal, a valve in the drive motor closes—blocking the flow of oil—which in turn slows the machine down at a similar rate. This dynamic braking feature also makes the vehicle easier to control when under load.
The 3600 and 3650 UTVs’ hydrostatic transmission system combines smooth drivability and durable suspension. With an adjustable front and rear suspension, the operator can choose a setting that matches the load requirements to achieve optimum comfort and traction without sacrificing durability.
The ability to change directions without shifting has improved operator convenience and maneuverability in the 3600 and 3650 models. Operators can perform direction changes from forward to reverse in the new utility vehicles by using a travel control pedal rather than the typical F-N-R lever. This feature makes changing directions as easy as rocking a toe to go forward and a heel to reverse and is especially beneficial in tight areas around buildings and other structures.
Comfort And Ease Of Use
Along with hauling materials and cargo, transporting passengers in comfort is an added benefit of even the hardest-working utility vehicles. Comfort features on the 3600 and 3650 include tilt steering, ample legroom and foot space and two-passenger bucket front seat standard on the 3650. A dealer-installed bench front seat capable of seating up to three occupants is also available on the 3600.
Versatility
The more tasks that one piece of equipment can handle, the more productive and profitable it can be for an owner. To meet jobsite needs for snow and ice removal, the 3600 has an optional integrated snow blade and a sprayer that can be mounted in the vehicle’s cargo box.
Customers who choose the 3650 utility vehicle will have the same compatibility but with twice as many tools. The 3650’s exclusive Multi-Attachment X-Change (M.A.X.) provides integration and versatility not found on ordinary UTV s. In addition to the sprayer, it also will have the capability of powering front-mounted PTO-driven attachments including a snow blower, mower and angle broom, as well as non-PTO attachments such as a snow blade, pallet fork and bucket.
Bobcat 3600 Utility Vehicle
Transmission: Hydrostatic
Drive system: 4x4 and AWD
Horsepower: 24.8 hp diesel
Integrated attachment: Bobcat snow blade
Accessories: Sprayer
Multi-Attachment X-Change (M.A.X.)
Total vehicle operating capacity: 2,215 lbs.*
Vehicle towing capacity: 2,000 lbs.
Cargo box load capacity: 1,250 lbs.
Maximum travel speed: 30 mph
Operating weight: 1,955 lbs. without cab
*The total vehicle operating capacity is the combined weight of passengers, cargo box load and gross trailer weight.
Bobcat 3650 Utility Vehicle
Transmission: Hydrostatic, PTO engagement
Drive system: 4x4 and AWD
Horsepower: 24 hp diesel
Front-mounted attachments: Bobcat bucket, pallet fork and push broom, mower, angle broom, snow blower, snow blade
Front-mounted PTO attachments: Snow blower, mower and angle broom
Accessories: Sprayer
Multi-Attachment X-Change (M.A.X.)
Total vehicle operating capacity: 2,215 lbs.*
Lift height: 2 ft.
Lift capacity: 500 lbs.
Vehicle towing capacity: 2,000 lbs.
Cargo box load capacity: 1,250 lbs.
Maximum travel speed: 30 mph
Operating weight: 2,215 lb. (without cab)
*The total vehicle operating capacity is the combined weight of passengers, cargo box load and gross trailer weight.
