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50 Years Later, Bobcat Remains Number One

Tough, dependable and versatile. Customers expect these traits from Bobcat® machines and attachments on their jobsites. Fifty years ago they created the compact equipment industry. Today, customers still depend on the industry leader for innovative products to meet an ever-changing and challenging construction market.

Largest Product Line-up in the Industry
No other compact equipment manufacturer serves the construction industry better than Bobcat. With more than 40 machine models and hundreds of attachment models designed to maximize productivity, Bobcat has the right machine for every construction application. A diverse product line, coupled with the best dealer network in the world, provides excellent product, parts and service.

“It also costs considerably less to maintain.”

Bobcat machines have many advantages over larger, dedicated equipment in the construction market. Compact machines are easier to transport from jobsite to jobsite because they are lighter, and require a smaller truck and trailer. They cost considerably less to maintain and offer superior serviceability. No other machine offers as much versatility as a Bobcat tool carrier and has a fleet of attachments to outperform larger construction equipment.

Bobcat Knows No Boundaries
It’s no secret that Bobcat machines are great at excavating and grading. There are many other construction applications where Bobcat equipment is used every day, minimizing labor and saving time. These applications include:

  • Asphalt and paving, where compact equipment complements larger road equipment to work in areas where other machines can’t.
  • Demolition projects, completed with durable hydraulic breakers, drop hammers, industrial grapples, wheel saws and planers.
  • Erosion control to meet EPA guidelines with the silt fence installer.
  • Plumbing and electrical, working in the tightest jobsites where compact excavators and skid-steer loaders outperform backhoe loaders.
  • Swimming pool installation for backyard projects where other machines simply won’t fit.


435 Compact Excavator

The extended reach of the Bobcat 435 with long-arm option compact excavator simplifies truck-loading applications.


Industry Leading Options
Bobcat offers top-of-the-line options for improved operator productivity and comfort:

  • Enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning and suspension seat.
  • Power Bob-Tach™ system to allow the operator to remain in the cab while changing non-hydraulic attachments.
  • Hydraulic X-Change™ system to quickly change excavator attachments.
  • Hydraulic angle blade simplifies grading tasks.
  • High-flow hydraulics to maximize attachment performance.
  • Two-speed travel to finish projects faster.
  • A keyless start with password protection to prevent theft and eliminate downtime from lost keys.
  • Multiple loader control configurations to maximize worker productivity.
To learn more about Bobcat machines and attachments designed for the construction market, visit www.bobcat.com/construction.