Melroe M-440 Bobcat '1962
M-440 was the first Bobcat-branded skid-steer loader. With a 15.5 hp Kohler 2-cylinder engine, it had a rated capacity of 1100 lb. It was a totally new design, with the drive system enclosed in side tanks that featured an oil bath for lubrication. The design change allowed the operator to enter the loader from the front.
Melroe M-440 Bobcat '1962
M-440 was the first Bobcat-branded skid-steer loader. With a 15.5 hp Kohler 2-cylinder engine, it had a rated capacity of 1100 lb. It was a totally new design, with the drive system enclosed in side tanks that featured an oil bath for lubrication. The design change allowed the operator to enter the loader from the front.
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