The Brown Bear®400 Hydrostatic Tool Carrier is a powerful and versatile machine that is well-suited for a variety of applications.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Powerful Diesel Engine: The Brown Bear®400 is powered by a Caterpillar C7 diesel engine that produces 250 horsepower. This engine provides plenty of power for even the most demanding tasks.
- Full-Time Four Wheel Drive: The Brown Bear®400 has full-time four-wheel drive with selectable steering modes, including crab, coordinated, and front-only. This allows the machine to operate in a variety of conditions and provides excellent traction and maneuverability.
- Hydrostatic Transmission: The Brown Bear®400 features a hydrostatic transmission that provides infinitely variable and stepless power transmission. This allows the operator to precisely control the speed and direction of the machine. The hydrostatic transmission also makes it easy to change direction, as it has an instant forward/reverse shuttle in all four gear ranges.
- Multiple Implement Attachments: The Brown Bear®400 can be equipped with a variety of front and rear implement attachments, making it a truly versatile machine. Front attachments include an auger backfiller, auger composter, snowblower, sweeper broom, angle dozer, brush rake, V-plow, and forklift. Rear attachments include backhoes, winches, scarifier/ripper, towable attachments, and a Category III 3-point hitch.
- Durable Construction: The Brown Bear®400 is built on a unitized main frame that absorbs heavy shock loads and maintains powertrain alignment. The componentized powertrain allows for easy servicing of individual components.
- Comfortable Operator Cab: The Brown Bear®400 features a ROPS & FOPS certified cab that is isolated with rubber mounts to reduce noise and vibration. The cab is also equipped with a comfortable operator seat, full instrumentation, heater, pressurization, wiper, and AM/FM radio.
- Safety Features: The Brown Bear®400 is equipped with a number of safety features, including:
- Lighted operator controls with international symbols and neutral safety start switching.
- Illuminated gauges for engine oil pressure, coolant temperature, and hydraulic oil temperature.
- Warning lights and buzzer for engine and hydraulic oil, and coolant temperature.
- Hour-meter, tachometer, voltmeter, fuel gauge, parking brake on, high beam, and rear wheel centered pilot indicator lights.
- Automatic reset circuit breakers.
- Hydraulic reservoir oil level sight gauge.
- Quick disconnect couplers on auxiliary hydraulic circuits.
- Electrical engine block heaters.
- Lockable tool box and battery box.
- Vandal protection enclosures and hasps.
- Four headlights, high & low beam.
- Amber turn signal/emergency flashers.
- Red tail/brake lights.
- Cold weather starting disconnect clutch.
- Ether injector.
- Upright muffler with rain cap.
- Back-up alarm.
- Non-skid access surfaces.
- Antifreeze solution to -20° F.
- Front and rear fenders.
- Lockable fuel caps.
- Drawbar.
- Hydraulic oil cooler.
Specifications:
- Engine: Caterpillar C7 in-line 6 cylinder diesel, 442 cu. in. (7L)
- Horsepower: 250 @ 2200 RPM
- Max Torque: 843 ft. lbs. @ 1400 RPM
- Transmission: 4 speed manual shift, driven by hydrostatic motor
- Axles: Planetary drive steer, 30,000 lb. nominal load rating
- Brakes: Service – wheel disc caliper, parking – disc caliper on transmission output shaft
- Steering: Hydrostatic power w/ 2 steer cylinders per axle
- Electrical: 12 volt system, two (2) 27F batteries, rated at 900 amps, 80 amp alternator
- Cooling System: 11.1 gal. (41.5 liter)
- Fuel Tank: 50 gal. each/total 100 gal. (378 liter)
- Engine Oil: 7.39 gal (27.6 liter)
- Hydraulic System: 60 gal. (226.9 liter)
- Length: 219.5″ (5.63m)
- Height: 126″ (3.23m)
Conclusion
The Brown Bear®400 Hydrostatic Tool Carrier is a rugged and reliable machine that is built to handle a variety of tough jobs. Its powerful engine, versatile attachments, and comfortable operator cab make it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications.
