Bobcat’s new telehandler helps operators tackle a wide range of jobs with one machine

Bobcat Company has introduced its new TL623 telehandler, a telescopic tool carrier loaded with performance and comfort features that will be available across North America in the last quarter of 2024. 

The TL623 offers the extended reach and lift capacity of a heavy-duty telescoping boom combined with Bobcat's multi-attachment versatility, enabling operators to tackle a wide range of jobs with one machine. Operators can reach high and stack, then quickly change attachments to take the TL623 telehandler's productivity beyond pick-and-place tasks.

"The TL623 gives operators the flexibility to accomplish a variety of demanding tasks with superior precision and efficiency," said Jamison Wood, Bobcat product development specialist. "It's ideal for agriculture, construction, landscaping, snow removal, and many other applications that require a high-performing and versatile tool carrier."

Enhanced performance

The TL623 has a lift capacity of 6,000 pounds and a lift height of 23 feet for exceptional power and productivity with every demanding lift cycle.

The advanced Tier 4, turbo-charged engine delivers powerful, high-torque performance, enhanced efficiency, and achieves emissions compliance without the use of a diesel particulate filter (DPF) or selective catalyst reduction (SCR). Operators will also benefit from the engine's reliable cold weather starting, along with a variety of features that make maintenance and service more convenient.

Five operation modes give operators the versatility needed for a wide variety of applications:

• ECO mode allows operators to maintain hydraulic performance without using the engine's full power—working with lower rpm, less noise and lower fuel consumption.
• Smooth drive mode is ideal for manoeuvring across job sites with mild acceleration and deceleration while carrying loads.
• Dynamic drive mode increases responsiveness of the telehandler's acceleration and deceleration for travelling between tasks.
• Flex drive mode allows the operator to manage the engine speed independently of travel speed.
• Advanced attachment control mode allows for full auxiliary hydraulic performance.

More performance-boosting features

The TL623 is designed to increase operators' productivity. Along with the five operation modes, the machine also comes standard with the following performance-enhancing features:

• Four steering modes for application-matched manoeuvrability.
• The Bobcat Smart handling system for tailored boom movements via controls on the joystick.
• Power Bob-Tach mounting system for quick and easy attachment changes.
• A spacious, high-visibility cab with an efficient HVAC system, an easy-to-read control panel, simple and intuitive controls, an air-suspension seat, and an LCD screen that provides full-featured machine interaction and monitoring capabilities.
• Automatic Ride Control for reduced material spillage and faster travel speeds.
• 7-Pin Attachment Control Device (ACD) for additional control and functionality in select
• attachments.

Comfort and operability

The cab builds upon the Bobcat tradition of operator-centred designs with high visibility, enhanced ergonomics, a comfortable air-suspension seat, an efficient HVAC system, and an easy-to-read 5-inch LCD panel — all of which come standard. Bobcat telehandler cabs are designed and tested to Roll-Over Protection Structure (ROPS) and Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) level II standards.

A single, intuitive joystick controls the travel direction, lift and tilt functions, boom extension, and auxiliary hydraulics. This gives the operator fine adjustment for lifting loads. It also allows operators to manage several machine functions at the same time, enabling more precise control and higher productivity.

Fingertip control access makes operation comfortable and easy. On the front side of the joystick, the directional switch for forward, neutral, and reverse can be operated with the index finger. The 2-speed travel switch, lift-arm float, boom extension, machine function settings, and auxiliary hydraulics are located on the rear of the joystick.

The low-profile boom sits below operator eye level to provide an open view of the surroundings. Front, top, and rear window wipers help keep windows free of debris and precipitation. Mirrors on the operator's left and right provide added visibility when working in confined areas. An optional rear mirror kit, rearview camera kit, and boom work light kit are also available.

Uptime, serviceability, and versatility

The TL623 is built with a robust box-welded frame for enhanced rigidity, plus a low centre of gravity for optimal stability. The shielded bottom plate protects vital components, while the engine, cooling system, and critical components are well-protected within the centre of the chassis, ensuring minimal wear and tear due to job site obstacles or harsh terrain.

Engine compartment accessibility puts routine maintenance checks, filters, and other engine components in easy reach, as well as the oil filter and other service points.

Thanks to the Bob-Tach mounting system, operators can share select attachments with other Bobcat equipment for even greater versatility. From pallet forks and buckets to grapples and snowblowers, operators can conquer a variety of tasks without the need for special attachments.