Bobcat Loaders: A Heritage of Technological Excellence

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Bobcat® compact loaders have been leading the way in innovation, performance, quality and value ever since the company started the industry more than four decades ago by introducing the M-400. That was the world’s first true four-wheel drive, skid-steer loader and it revolutionized the world of compact material-handling technology.

This record of revolutionary developments includes:

• The “Mini-Bob” loader (the 371 introduced in 1971), the world’s smallest skid-steer loader.

• The world’s largest skid-steer loader (the 980 introduced in 1987), providing a 4,000-lb. rated operating capacity.

• Technological advancements such as the Bob-Tach™ attachment mounting system (1970), which set the industry standard.

• The dual path cooling system that helps keep the engine compartment cool and free from debris (1987).

• The Bobcat Operation Sensing System (BOSS®), a state-of-the-art diagnostic and monitoring system (1990).

• The ergonomically-designed G-Series cab and instrumentation (1999), which raised levels of comfort, visibility and performance.

• Important safety features such as the seat bar (1981) and the Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS™) (1994).

More recent milestones on this remarkable road of revolutionary Bobcat loader development represent a wide range of technological achievements.

In 2001, Bobcat Company produced its 500,000th skid-steer loader, exceeding the combined total of all other brands of skid-steer loaders ever made.

Two years ago Bobcat Company introduced the mini track loader, which offers work-saving power and job-site versatility in one agile, easy-to-operate and very compact package. That same year the company introduced the world’s first compact loader that combined all-wheel steer (AWS) with skid-steer capability at the flip of a switch.

The current line of compact loaders represents the latest in the continuing effort of Bobcat Company and its worldwide network of dealers to offer you the best in design, technology, service and support to meet your need for more productivity, operating comfort and convenience on the jobsite.

To learn all about the many ways this proud heritage of compact loader leadership can pay off, visit your local Bobcat dealer.