A Small Investment Produces Plenty of Peace of Mind

Bobcat S220 Loader

By extending the benefits of the standard warranty, Protection Plus offers another advantage of buying Bobcat® compact equipment.

Every new Bobcat machine is backed by a no-cost warranty that pays for any repairs due to defects in materials and workmanship for the first 12 months after purchase, regardless of total hours. For a minimal cost, Protection Plus continues to cover the expense of service parts and labor to repair any catastrophic failure after the standard warranty expires. What's more, unlike some extended warranties, it requires no deductible.

Choose coverage level

You select the level and length of additional coverage to best fit your own needs. You can choose a policy to cover the power train or the full machine for a total of either 24 months/2,000 hours or 36 months/2,000 hours or 36 months/3,000 hours. Municipal owners can also purchase a 60-month/5,000-hour extended warranty to cover the power train.

"The Protection Plus full machine warranty covers you from the front of the machine to the tailgate latch," says Erika Johnson, Bobcat marketing project manager. "It gives you the same level of protection as the standard warranty."

The Protection Plus power train warranty covers the internal components of the engine, the hydraulic or hydrostatic pump, chains, axles, sprockets and motors, depending on the type of machine.

You can buy either type of warranty, which is honored at all U.S. and Canadian Bobcat dealerships, up to one year after taking delivery of your new Bobcat machine (for best value, purchase within 45 days of machine delivery).

Enjoy many benefits

"Investing in Protection Plus gives you peace of mind by allowing you to minimize-if not virtually eliminate-unexpected repair costs," says Johnson. "Should your machine experience a catastrophic failure, the cost of one repair could exceed the cost of the extended warranty plan.

"All owners can benefit from this extended warranty. For example, if you're on a tight budget, it allows you to forecast operational costs more accurately. Protection Plus assures you that warranted repairs are made by trained Bobcat service professionals."

If you sell your machine before the Protection Plus policy expires, you can transfer the remaining coverage to the new owner for a minimal fee.

Even if Protection Plus coverage has expired, it may still increase the machine's resale price. "In this case, the potential buyer may consider the machine more valuable because of the superior care provided by an extended warranty," Johnson says.

Protection Plus is available for all new Bobcat loaders (mini track, skid-steer, compact track and all-wheel steer) excavators, VersaHandler® telescopic tool carriers and Toolcat™ utility work machines.