Bobcat used its CONEXPO showcase to unveil a new all-electric skid-steer loader, the 'S7X'. Bobcat also revealed its new concept track loader, dubbed the 'RogueX'.

The S7X is powered by a 60.5-kWh lithium-ion battery. It features electric drive motors and utilises ball screw actuators for the lift and tilt functions. Together, the battery and electrical powertrain generate instantaneous torque that is as much as three times greater than traditional loaders.

The S7X can operate for up to eight hours on a single charge, giving most operators a full day’s work when breaks and downtime are considered. A full charge takes approximately ten hours.

At this time, the S7X skid-steer loader is being debuted as a prototype machine.

Meanwhile the Bobcat RogueX combines technologically advanced features to make it a one-of-a-kind conceptual machine. 

As a research and development project, the machine was built as a proving ground to advance the Bobcat innovation roadmap, evaluate customer perceptions and test the limits of machine functionality.

As jobsites change and operators turn to remote operation, Bobcat took its concept further by eliminating an operator station. The machine explores the idea of operating where humans cannot go, to tackle work in more places than ever from a remote position.

In building the loader without a cab and using advanced kinematics, RogueX features next-generation functionality, including both vertical-path and radial-path lift capabilities in one machine. The all-electric and autonomous concept machine produces zero emissions, as it features a lithium-ion battery, electric drive system and has no hydraulics. 

“After our successful development of building an all-electric loader, we wanted to think bigger, broader and take a leap far into the future,” explained Matt Sagaser, director of innovation accelerated at Bobcat. “Our dedicated innovation team took a bold approach and designed a machine that breaks all of the rules. RogueX sets a framework for what is possible, and our team is just getting started on what is next.”

RogueX is also in the early stages of research and development. As you can see in the video below, it's already showing much promise.

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