Press Releases
Bobcat new product press releases and photography are available for download and use in the media center. Feel free to read the press releases and download the files at your convenience. If you have any questions about these files, please contact Christopher Weishaar at Two Rivers Marketing, 515-557-2037.
October 2009
Bobcat announces winners in ‘Great Bobcat Tractor Pull’ contest
An Indiana apple-orchard owner and beekeeper will claim the grand prize in Bobcat’s “Great Bobcat Tractor Pull” contest, which asked entrants to describe how they would use a Bobcat® compact tractor to accomplish tasks ranging from common acreage chores to major undertakings.
September 2009
Two additional models of M-Series loaders now available at Bobcat dealerships
The new S650 skid-steer loader and T650 compact track loader are now available for order through local Bobcat dealerships. The S650 and T650 are part of the new M-Series line of compact loaders and excavators launched earlier this year by Bobcat Company.
September 2009
Additional Duracore remanufactured parts now available for Bobcat compact equipment
Bobcat Company announces the addition of a new line of remanufactured parts for Bobcat® compact loaders, excavators and utility vehicles.
September 2009
Bobcat introduces two soil-preparation implements for tractors and Toolcat 5610
Bobcat Company is making soil preparation easier for owners of compact tractors or the Toolcat™ 5610 utility work machine with the release of the new soil conditioner and disc harrow Category 1 three-point hitch implements.
August 2009
Bobcat offers front-auxiliary hydraulics and additional attachments for compact tractors
Bobcat announces that a front-auxiliary hydraulics option is now available on CT440, CT445 and CT450 compact tractors. This option routes hoses and couplers to the front of the tractor loader to enable the function of hydraulically operated attachments, which are now approved for use on these tractor models, increasing the versatility of the machines.
August 2009
New Bobcat heavy-duty grader attachments increase versatility with labor-saving features
Using a grader attachment on a Bobcat® loader is an economical alternative to dozers and an efficient method of spreading and grading material, especially on jobsites larger equipment can’t access. Bobcat now offers two additional grader options for larger and more powerful loaders. New features include hydraulic side-shift for easier grading in tight areas or next to obstacles, and an end-wing kit to use the grader like a box blade.
June 2009
Bobcat Company Facility Awarded ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Registration
Bobcat Company’s manufacturing facility in Bismarck, N.D., has received International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification by British Standards Institution (BSI) in recognition of the facility’s commitment to environmentally-friendly operation and a safe and healthy work setting.
June 2009
New Bobcat M-Series loaders lead industry in design and performance
New Bobcat® M-Series skid-steer and compact track loaders feature the most significant design changes undertaken by the company. This new design enables the operator to accomplish more work through performance and durability enhancements that provide more power and keep the loader working longer, while increasing operator comfort through improved visibility and a more spacious and comfortable cab.
June 2009
Bobcat Finds a Home at the Smithsonian
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History recently acquired 56 cubic feet of records from Bobcat Co., which manufactures compact construction and agricultural equipment and is based in North Dakota. This donation includes corporate records relating to American manufacturing and marketing as well as business development. Housed in the museum’s Archives Center, these papers join the museum’s extensive collection of agricultural, industrial and business papers. A selection of these records is scheduled to be on view from Nov. 30 through Jan. 17, 2010.
June 2009
New Bobcat M-Series E80 high in productivity
Whether you’re a road- or bridge-building contractor or a municipality responsible for maintaining infrastructure, you have high standards for the equipment you use. The new line of M-Series excavators is one of the reasons Bobcat Company is the leading manufacturer of compact equipment. The excavators in this line, including the E80, raise the standard you’ve come to expect, with new features that include longer service intervals; a spacious cab with a top-of-the-line seat to keep operators working comfortably; and polymer shims to decrease wear on the lateral pins.
April 2009
New Bobcat M-Series excavator design improves performance, operator comfort and maintenance
Bobcat, the only company that manufactures compact excavators in the United States, once again brings innovation to compact equipment with the introduction of the new M-Series excavators. The new compact excavators are re-engineered to deliver increased performance in a lighter machine. Throughout each model are enhancements that save precious time and labor, make operators more comfortable and provide peace of mind.
April 2009
Bobcat T110 compact track loader brings power to hard-to-reach jobsites
Bobcat equipment has always been helpful in completing work that needs to be done in areas that are difficult for other equipment to access. Working in residential backyards or other hard-to-reach areas is now even easier with the new Bobcat® T110 compact track loader. The T110 is the seventh compact track loader available from Bobcat Company — the compact equipment leader for more than 50 years.
March 2009
Bobcat Company Staff and Equipment Help Defend Fargo Moorhead Community from Record Flooding
North Dakota, the home of Bobcat Company, is preparing for major flooding in the eastern part of the state and battling flood conditions in the west and central areas. The Fargo (ND)/Moorhead (MN) area, which is home to the Company’s world headquarters, is working 24 hours a day to fill more than 2 million sandbags and build extensive flood walls to protect the communities in anticipation of a record flood stage of the Red River later this week.
March 2009
Bobcat Company and Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Long-Term Strategic Alliance
Bobcat Company and Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII), of Medina, Minn., today announced a long-term strategic alliance that will leverage the complementary strengths of both companies to penetrate work-related market segments globally.
March 2009
Bobcat introduces first steel track undercarriage option for compact track loaders
Bobcat Company, the leading innovator in compact equipment, introduces the first all-steel track option for compact track loaders. The steel track option is similar to the tracks used on bulldozers. Customers who work exclusively in earthmoving or abrasive environments, such as demolition or forestry, will experience increased pushing force and longer life out of the undercarriage.
February 2009
Lucky winner to receive compact tractor in Great Bobcat Tractor Pull contest
Bobcat is asking people what they would do with a new Bobcat compact tractor in the Great Bobcat Tractor Pull contest. One grand-prive winner will receive a Bobcat compact tractor and implement package.