Review and comparison of Mustang 2054 and Bobcat S175

Mustang 2054 is a mini loader from a brand developer. This device has received advanced characteristics, has a minimalistic design and compact dimensions, as befits a classic loading equipment designed to work in cramped conditions. The machine will not surprise you with its innovative components, but it will delight any professional user for whom support for a wide range of attachments, reliability, endurance and adaptation to harsh climatic conditions is very important. Based on this, and also taking into account the positive feedback from the owners, it is unlikely that anyone will be surprised by the fact that the Mustang 2054 has successfully passed all factory tests for compliance with international requirements in the field of environmental friendliness, efficiency and safety. This article presents the main advantages and capabilities of this mini-loader, its characteristics, prices and operating features.

Purpose

The Mustang 2054 mini loader can be used for processing agricultural and municipal areas. Despite its compact dimensions, this machine is also suitable for work in ports, airports, warehouses and retail premises, open and closed industrial areas. In particular, the model in question is capable of loosening, harrowing and cultivating soil, as well as carrying out other earth-moving procedures, including mowing grass. In addition, one cannot help but pay attention to the main scope of application - this is, of course, unloading, loading and transporting cargo - construction and agricultural cargo containers, including concrete structures and bulk materials. In municipal services, the model with index 2054 is ideal for removing snow, debris and dust from sidewalks and roadways, as well as parks and parking areas. All these and many other tasks are possible with the Mustang 2054 mini loader thanks to various options, which we will discuss later in the article.

Attachments

• A blade is a device for cleaning travel areas, including sidewalks, pedestrian paths, and industrial areas. The blade effectively copes with the removal of soil, debris, as well as snowdrifts of various types - dry, wet, freshly fallen, compacted and frozen snowdrifts. In addition, this attachment is suitable for leveling construction sites before cultivating the foundation. Dumps are divided into several types:

1. Snow plow. The peculiarity of this device is the presence of a removable edge, which is made of dense and elastic rubber. This type of blade has a standard and V-shape.
2. Leveling dump. This device has an edge made of high-strength steel alloy.
3. Grader primer dump. This option has a removable edge that is sharpened to make leveling the construction site easier.

• Agricultural forks are attachments with a hydraulic grip and include a two-part design. A wide range today allows you to select forks with a different number of teeth, depending on the nature of the work performed. For example, forks with a minimum set of teeth are ideal for working in areas where hay or silage bales have already been formed. However, if you need to grab unformed mass, then you will need forks with a large (maximum) number of teeth. Such forks are considered more durable and are designed for heavier loads.
• Reagent spreader is a utility device for quickly spreading reagent or fertilizer. The principle of operation is as follows - the raw material (reagent) is poured into a filling tank, and then scattered over the work site - roads, sidewalks, roadways, etc. Spreading occurs due to the disk subsystem. It is noteworthy that the loader is equipped with special protection that protects it from accidental ingress of reagents.
• Transport forks are a mounted option from a separate category, have a specialized purpose and belong to a slightly different type of fork, due to fundamental differences in the structure and number of forks. So, the equipment is a flat pallet. Its main component is two wide teeth that perform a supporting function. The purpose of transport forks is to move large loads, the weight of which reaches 5 tons. This may include materials placed on pallets (pallets). This type of fork is most often found in warehouses.
• Brush – there are two types of brushes: sweeping and corner. In any case, their purpose is the same - cleaning roads and sidewalks from small loose debris, including dust, slightly damp dirt, as well as dry and freshly fallen snow without ice. This device has good results in the process of cleaning construction waste - crushed stone, broken bricks and other similar debris. The brush includes several sections that can be replaced individually if they are worn out.
• A mounted excavator is equipment that can turn a mini-loader into a full-fledged excavator. The option under consideration is ideal for collecting large waste, as well as transporting it. In addition, with the help of a mounted excavator, you can easily form trenches, holes, drains, dams, and also remove deep tree roots.
• A trencher is a specialized tool for digging out drains and gas supply channels, as well as water supply. To form trenches, as a rule, a wide-band belt chain is introduced, with the help of which a large volume of soil is pulled out. Thus, the belt chain allows you to instantly remove soil along the same belt. As a result, you can get a trench whose width reaches 300 mm. and the length is about 1.5 meters.
• A hydraulic drill is one of the most popular pieces of equipment for a mini loader. It is used in the construction of various types of buildings, as well as the laying of high-voltage wires and roads. Using this equipment, you can install bridge supports, fences, piles and carry out forest planting work. To manufacture the hydraulic drill, high-strength steel and a hydraulic rotator are used.
• A snow blower is a rotary auger mechanism designed to partially push away snow or completely remove it from the work site. The principle of operation is as follows: when the equipment is activated, a rotor comes into operation, which collects snow and feeds it upward through a special socket. The bell contains a mechanism through which snow is thrown out. 10. Concrete mixer – special equipment for the construction industry. The Mustang 2054 mini loader has enough power to unlock the potential of this attachment, which allows you to prepare concrete material in record time to complete a small amount of work. There is no serious noise or vibration during the manufacturing process. The Mustang 2054 model can be equipped with concrete mixers with a capacity of 120 to 250 liters.
• Hydraulic shears are a tool for crushing and cutting soft metal, including thin reinforcement, as well as wooden structures.
• A drum cutter is a device for grinding and cutting through hard soils, including concrete surfaces. It works at shallow depths and is ideal for cutting out deformed asphalt - for example, when patching roads after the end of winter.
• A circular saw is a tool for cutting through concrete pavement to a sufficient depth to form trenches. This option is in high demand in operations involving clearing densely planted areas.
• A splitting cleaver is an attachment for splitting wooden objects, mainly firewood. Works with logs up to 600 mm long and 400 mm wide. Using a cleaver, you can split a log into two or four parts.
• A mower is a primitive option for mowing grassy vegetation, including weeds, bushes and other green spaces.
• Ladle. It must be admitted that this device is considered the most popular among other attachment options for the Mustang 2054 mini loader. There are several types of buckets used for the following tasks:

1. construction
2. snow removal tasks
3. lattice bucket
4. low profile
5. for agriculture
6. industrial
7. for making concrete
8. for cleaning bulk materials
9. for working with soil.

Review and comparison of Mustang 2054 and Bobcat S175

We offer a comparison of two mini loaders of the most popular size. Bobcat S175 and Mustang 2054 mini loaders in Russia that may be useful for future owners who are faced with a choice. Mustang 2054 - this car is an analogue of the most famous and best-selling model in Russia, the Bobcat S175. We will compare our “test subject” with this machine.

Mustang loaders are produced in the USA at the Gehl plant (GEHL Company, Inc) owned by the MANITOU corporation. Bobcat was originally also an American company, now the brand is owned by Doosan

So, the main technical characteristics of the Mustang 2054 loader compared to the Bobcat S175/S530 .

As we can see, the characteristics of the two loaders are almost identical. The Bobcat S175, also known as the Bobcat S530, in the updated version is equipped with a four-cylinder Kubota diesel engine; the Mustang is similar to the Japanese YANMAR.

Bobcat is the main, but not the only American mini-loader brand in Russia

But the Mustang's hydraulic system is slightly more powerful than the Bobcat, which is worth paying attention to. It is worth noting that the Mustang's ground clearance is slightly lower, but this parameter is not critical for everyone. Otherwise the loaders are equal to each other.

MINI LOADERS IN RUSSIA - ANNOUNCEMENTS

Well, the most important thing is the cost of the loader . For a Bobcat S530 loader in Moscow you will have to pay from $47,000 (~1,650,000 rubles). The price of the Mustang 2054 starts at $37,000 (~1,300,000 rubles).* The difference is quite significant; the Mustang turns out to be almost 20% cheaper than the Bobcat. The difference can be used to purchase additional attachments for the mini loader. There is a choice, and there is more choice of skid steers than meets the eye. *Prices for mini loaders are as of February 18, 2014. Prices provided by representatives of official dealers of companies.

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Device Features

• A comfortable operator's cabin is one of the key advantages of the Mustang mini loader. The cabin space is certified according to ROPS standards. We note a very comfortable seat with an armrest, a heating and ventilation system for the interior, as well as the presence of various sensors that indicate the condition of the working parts. All controls and switches are arranged in an ergonomic manner. The wide glass area guarantees an almost 180-degree view.

• Branded NitroSteel lifting boom with two cylinders.
• Powerful Yanmar 4-cylinder diesel unit from a Japanese supplier. It has direct fuel injection and works with an automatic transmission.

• There are lugs at the front and rear that can be used to safely transport machines from one job site to another - for this you can use a truck crane or a manipulator that can easily lift a light loader.
• There are two options available with standard hydraulics and increased power. The second, more productive option, supports more attachment options.

Specifications

• Height with bucket raised – 3721 mm
• Height with cabin – 1973 mm
• Clearance between wheels – 197 mm
• Length with bucket – 3188 mm
• Wheelbase volume/unloading area – 978/610 mm
• Horizontal bucket lift-off angle/bucket tipping angle – 28/34 degrees
• Tire parameters – 12.00x16.5=1540 mm
• Width with standard bucket/turning radius width – 1562/1506 mm
• Chair seat height – 884 mm
• Load capacity – 794 kg
• Hydraulic pump capacity – 106 liters per minute
• Pressure – 207 bar
• Engine brand – Yanmar
• ICE type, power – diesel, 46 hp. With.
• Speed ​​– 2600 rpm
• Cylinders, pcs. – 4
• Working volume – 2.2 liters
• The capacity of the fuel tank is 54 liters.

Mustang 2054 Skid Steer

Operating weight: 3220 kg

Standard bucket volume: 0.43m3

Maximum raised bucket height: 3815 mm

Diesel engine YANMAR (Japan), 49.5 hp.

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MUSTANG 2054 multi-purpose mini loader has a vandal-proof design for the engine compartment door and fuel tank filler neck, excellent access for maintenance and inspection of the engine, including access to the hydraulics and cooling system. There is an oil level sensor in the engine; if the level is low or the temperature of the hydraulic system is high, it will turn off the machine. The lifting boom is lifted by two NitroSteel cylinders, and special eyes in the front and rear of the mini loader allow you to safely transport the machine by lifting it with a truck crane or manipulator. There are 2 modifications of the MUSTANG 2054 model: with standard hydraulics and increased hydraulic power “High Flow” (it is possible to use up to 60 types of replaceable attachments). The small overall dimensions and weight of the MUSTANG 2054 mini loader make it easy to transport it in a truck, trailer or tow truck. At the same time, MUSTANG 2054 can move between work areas under its own power. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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