Performance

Short Tail Swing design
The rear overhang of the 444 over the track width is only 12 cm, smallest by far in its class.
• No risk of damages to the site
• No risk of damages to the machine
• Higher productivity
• Less trafic disruption

Boom offset

The 444 has adopted the same design as a mini-excavator, proposing a boom offset of 56° left and 65° right. This results in higher versatility of the excavator. It avoids also unnecessary repositioning and proposes also a better reach and frees the right-hand side visibility of the operator.
• Improved versatility
• Less repositioning
• Better reach
• Improved safety

Articulated boom

Powerful workgroup
The 444 proposes a very good dump height (5240 mm) making it the ideal machine for loading trucks.
The 444 has high bucket (8150 daN) and dipperstick (6100 daN) break-out force.
The 444 develops also high pushing force (8200 daN) for easy levelling and outstanding all-terrain capabilities.

Operator Cabine

Like other Bobcat compact excavators, the cabin is roomy and offers optimal all-around visibility.
• The cabin is well equipped with all steering functions.
• The cabin is equipped in the front with an additional deflector to avoid any ingress of water inside of the cabin even under worst weather conditions.
• The cabin is mounted on 4 rubber mounts, and is completely isolated from the upper structure reducing the vibrations and noise level to a minimum.
• The front window can be very easily opened, through the assistance of gas cylinders, and maintained open through a double locking device above the head of the operator.
• The operator seat has several adjustments: weight, height, for/aft and backrest angle adjustment. The seat is also standard equipped with a retractable safety belt.
• On the right hand side of the seat there is a big store box.
• The armrests are integrated with the consoles and adjustable.
• The activation of the second travel speed occurs via an electrical switch in the instrumentation. The instrumentation is optimally placed on the right of the operator for ease of operation.
• The 444 disposes of steering pedals and levers, easy to operate, for a precise manoeuvring.
• The 444 has an additional function on the left joystick which allows to lock the cab slew via an electrical switch, for easy operation on slopes.
• The right hand side front window is a slide window with an efficient hold open device.
• The backfill blade is activated via a lever.

Safety

The Bobcat 444 proposes total security in all aspects. With the left console raised, the machine is set in security, all hydraulic functions are locked, working equipment & travel.

Total safety

The machine is standard equipped with a safety (anti-drop) valve on the boom and blade cylinders. According to the EC directive 98/37 an excavator capable of lifting one thousand kg or more and engaged in lifting applications requires the installation of a boom safety valve kit.
The standard equipment also includes a load moment device to alert visually and acoustically the stability limit of the machine. This load moment device can be deactivated through the switch in the instrumentation.
• Standard equipped for craning and lifting
• As an option, a safety valve kit for the dipperstick is also available.
• The machine is equipped with a battery main switch.
• As an option the 444 can also be equipped with a keyless ignition, very popular in rental application.
• Anti-theft device

Undercarriage

The 444 has an over dimensioned undercarriage which provides outstanding length and side stability, and this independently of application and job-site.
The construction of the under-carriage allows a good repartition of the forces for a higher reliability.
• Higher reliability
The undercarriage is alternating inner and outer flanged rollers reducing the track wear.
The undercarriage disposes of 7 bottom rollers providing better stability and a better weight distribution improving the service life of the tracks.
The rollers have a lifetime lubrication and sealing and are maintenance free.
• Maintenance free
• Longer service life
The travel motors and hydraulic lines are integrated into the frame for a total protection.
The tension adjustment of the track is easy to perform through a grease cylinder easy accessible.
• Total protection
• Easy to perform
The 444 is equipped with a long undercarriage (2628 mm) providing great stability and contributing to a good lift chart.
• Improved stability
• Good lifting ability

Dozer Blade

• The dozer blade, which is part of the standard equipment, is made of a very robust construction and offers an outstanding stability and contributes to improve lift chart.
• It is very helpful for backfilling, dozing and levelling operation.
• It is activated via 2 strong cylinders with protection above, against debris. The activation of the blade is totally independent of the transmission for optimal precision.
• The dozer blade has an optional float position to make levelling easier.
• Stability
• Strength
• Precision
• Ease of levelling
Width of the blade 2500 mm
Height of the blade 480 mm
Max lift above ground 500 mm
Max drop below ground 400 mm
The 444 has 3 different types of crawlers:
• Standard equipment is rubber tracks (500 mm).
• Steel tracks are optional in 2 widths: 500 mm and 800 mm.

Maintenance

• An outstanding access to the service points is granted through 2 easy flip-up hoods.
• The slew components are easy accessible through the flip forward cabin.
• The engine oil and engine oil filter intervals are of 500 hours.
• The diesel filter and pre-filter need to be changed every 500 hours.
• The check or change interval for the hydraulic oil is every 1000 hours.
• The oil of the travel motors needs to be checked or changed every 1000 hours.
• The battery is maintenance free.
• The radiator and the oil cooler are easy to access and very easy to clean.
• The tension of the tracks is performed via an easy to reach grease cylinder.
• The air filter is with double cartridges and equipped with an easy to control air filter condition indicator (via instrumentation).
• Easy access
• Easy to perform
• Long service intervals
• Optimal protection of the components