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Moving brush, logs and building materials is much easier for Bobcat® 3650 utility vehicle owners with a new 42.5-inch grapple attachment. The grapple is bolted to the 62-inch utility vehicle bucket to powerfully grab, lift and move various types and sizes of materials. Featuring a bucket-style look, the grapple’s tines grip can hold on to […]

Workers wanting to get tasks done more quickly and efficiently won’t have to look any further than the new 2015 four-wheel drive Bobcat® 3400 and 3400XL utility vehicles. As a leader in compact equipment, Bobcat Company has launched the new 3400 and 3400XL, with improved suspension systems, new industry-leading features, industry-leading payload and towing, faster […]

Due to popular demand for a compact track loader in the 400 frame size, Bobcat Company has introduced the new T450. The Bobcat® T450 reintroduces a compact track loader platform size that has not been available from Bobcat Company in recent years. In addition to M-Series enhancements and engine innovations, the T450 features more horsepower, […]

Bobcat Company has expanded its M-Series skid-steer loader lineup with the launch of the new S450, a loader that provides operators with improved comfort and performance — and is less than 5 feet wide for working in tight jobsites. With a spacious cab, a 20 percent increase in auxiliary hydraulic pressures and a non-diesel particulate […]

Bobcat Company has introduced its new Zero Tail Swing (ZTS) E20 compact excavator, which can handle the toughest jobs in confined spaces. The 13.9-horsepower model features a retractable undercarriage, unmatched cab comfort, increased uptime protection, attachment readiness and an ease of serviceability, all of which provide operators with an excavator unlike any other. The Bobcat® […]

Bobcat Company and Doosan recently opened the doors to their new Acceleration Center, ushering in a generation of advanced product innovation and accelerated learning to benefit customers, dealers and employees worldwide. The facility — located within Bismarck, North Dakota’s Northern Plains Commerce Centre — will be home to 175 individuals tasked with initial design, prototype […]

Producing one million Bobcat® loaders is not only an unparalleled industry achievement that has impacted the livelihood of compact equipment users worldwide; it has also touched the lives of thousands more who have designed, built and backed generations of the most popular compact loaders for nearly 60 years. Bobcat Company marked this tremendous milestone with […]

Have you checked out Bobcat Company's YouTube Channel? We found some great videos about Bobcat Loader Maintenance and Inspections: Inspect Your Bobcat Compact Excavator: It's important to perform daily inspections on your Bobcat compact excavator. Instructions are necessary before servicing or operating your Bobcat excavator. Read and understand the operation and maintenance manual, operator’s handbook […]

Have you checked out Bobcat Company's YouTube Channel? We found some great videos about Bobcat Loader Maintenance and Inspections: Inspect Your Bobcat Loader: Perform daily maintenance before operating your Bobcat loader. Instructions are necessary before operating or servicing your Bobcat Skid Steer Loader. It is important to read and understand the operation and maintenance manual, […]

Though construction slows in colder climates when the temperature dips, winter is when municipalities located in the snow belt start refocusing their skid-steer loaders toward a different kind of workout. To ensure equipment stays in peak operating condition, equipment managers must begin thinking about winterizing their compact equipment as soon as the first leaves hit […]

When it comes to landscaping, the acquisition of a quality compact loader can be one of the smartest investments you’ll make. If chosen strategically, a quality skid-steer, all-wheel steer or compact track loader will become more than just an auxiliary piece of equipment. If you commit to effective utilization, loaders can provide a high return […]

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), an international trade association representing more than 500 leading manufacturers and distributors of construction equipment and other related products, recently recognized the long-standing membership of Bobcat Company. As a longtime member of AED, Bobcat contributes to and benefits from a variety of quality services, including public policy advocacy, industry education and […]