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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 […]

Bobcat Company has expanded its M-Series excavator lineup with the launch of the E85 Minimal Tail Swing machine, the largest machine in the company’s compact excavator family. The 8.5-ton E85 provides increased arm and bucket forces, fuel efficiency and industry-leading cycle times. This heavy-duty excavator also features a number of operator conveniences including a blade […]

The launch of the new E63 Compact Tail Swing excavator strengthens the M-Series lineup with improvements in joystick controls, lift capacity, arm and bucket forces, and drive performance. Replacing the E60, the E63 becomes the second-largest machine in the company’s compact excavator family. The 6.3-metric-ton excavator features a number of operator conveniences including a blade […]

Bobcat Company has completed a $6.5 million renovation at its Bismarck, N.D., production facility. The renovation makes the facility more conducive to Bobcat® compact attachment production, which moved to Bismarck as part of an operations expansion last year. It also provides a more collaborative environment for non-production positions. Other factory operations include engine assembly; kitting […]

Bobcat Company has officially broken ground on its $20 million renovation and expansion to create the Acceleration Center in Bismarck, N.D. When complete, the Acceleration Center will be a modern complex for advancing innovation where professionals utilize technology and modern design to ensure the position of Bobcat as the leader in the compact equipment industry. […]

Bobcat Company, a leader in compact equipment, is breaking new ground in the utility vehicle market with superior performance and productivity with the new 3600 and 3650 hydrostatic drive utility vehicles. Continuing a rich tradition of customer-driven advancements, the 3650 model will take attachment capabilities to a new level as the industry’s first utility vehicle […]

Bobcat Company, a leader in compact equipment attachments, has added more versatility to their attachment lineup with the rebar bender attachment. Mounted on the left Bob-Tach® mount, the rebar bender comes with five mandrels that provide the ability to bend rebar into a variety of angles and repeat bends for added efficiency and consistency. It […]

Bobcat Company continues to bring customers innovative products and systems that expand the versatile capabilities of their compact equipment. The new Bobcat® Asphalt Preservation Tools (APT) system provides asphalt paving contractors and government customers with an innovative system that is powered by Bobcat loaders for cost-effective repairs that minimize traffic disruption. This simple restoration system […]

Regular greasing of your Bobcat® compact excavator reduces the chances of pin wear, loose connections and pin failure. Watch this video to review the necessary greasing intervals and learn how to properly grease your compact excavator's X-Change attachment mounting system, clamp, extendable arm, blade, boom, bucket and frame. For more maintenance information, visit http://www.bobcat.com/partsandservice/maintenance. Source: […]

Bobcat Company has introduced the 500 frame-size skid-steer and compact track loaders, replacing the current K-Series models, S150, S160, S175, S185, S205, T180 and T190. New machines include the S510, S530, S550, S570 and S590 skid-steer loaders, and the T550 and T590 compact track loaders. These seven new medium-size machines make up the most popular […]