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Overcoming challenges is what being One Tough Animal® is all about, and no one knows that better than Bobcat customers. There are countless people achieving great things with the help of Bobcat equipment; let them show you what they can do. Because wherever Bobcat equipment goes, great stories go, too.

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Four Reasons to Upgrade to an R-Series Excavator Bobcat R-Series mini excavator with closed cab digs foundation with bucket

Four Reasons to Upgrade to an R-Series Excavator

As an owner of L&K Equipment, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Lenny made the decision to steadily upgrade his Bobcat fleet because of these four primary reasons.
Concrete Contractor Builds Company with Bobcat Equipment Chris Menn, owner of C-R Menn Concrete in Fremont, NE standing in front of his T770 compact track loader

Concrete Contractor Builds Company with Bobcat Equipment

Chris took an ad out to see if he could turn his hobby of pouring concrete with Bobcat equipment for friends and family, into a successful business. The rest is history.
Mountain Bike Racers Build Course at Windrock Bike Park Mountain biker racing down trail at Windrock Bike Park

Mountain Bike Racers Build Course at Windrock Bike Park

Sean Leader and professional racer Neko Mulally, use Bobcat Equipment to build a training ground for mountain bike racers at Windrock Bike Park in Tennessee.
Career Change Advice from Owners Who Did it with Bobcat Equipment Alterra Services, Bobcat T550 Compact Track Loader dropping dirt onto pile.

Career Change Advice from Owners Who Did it with Bobcat Equipment

Change can be exciting, thrilling and overwhelming all at the same time. These three business owners started out chasing a career they thought was “the one” – until they discovered an entirely new journey that led them to great success with Bobcat equipment.
5 Tips to Boost Snow Crew Morale During Winter Storms John Eastman, owner of Eastman Homeowner Services standing with his 15-person snow removal crew and Bobcat skid-steer loader fleet

5 Tips to Boost Snow Crew Morale During Winter Storms

John Eastman’s snow removal crew regularly battles extreme snowfalls – including 445 inches of snow during the 2016-2017 winter. Keeping his 15-person snow crew safe and happy is a top priority.
3 Tips to Boost Business with Word-of-Mouth Marketing Bob Urban, Owner of Lawn & Order Landscaping, operating Bobcat E85 digging rocks with trenching bucket

3 Tips to Boost Business with Word-of-Mouth Marketing

Word-of-mouth marketing not only piques people’s interest, but it can result in a lifetime of loyalty customers through recommendations and referrals. Learn these 3 tips.
Bobcat of Redding Sales Specialist Answers Call of Duty Retired U.S. Marine, Tucker Zimmerman, sales specialist at Bobcat of Redding standing with truck and trailer used to evacuate animals when the Carr Fire threatened the community

Bobcat of Redding Sales Specialist Answers Call of Duty

As a retired U.S. Marine, Tucker Zimmerman is trained to react when duty calls. That’s exactly what the Bobcat of Redding sales specialist did when a Northern California wildfire threatened the community where his customers live and work.
Local Firefighter Uses Bobcat Equipment for Snow Removal Business Scott Alff, owner of Alff Construction installing hydraulic hoses on Bobcat S650 skid-steer loader outside in winter conditions.

Local Firefighter Uses Bobcat Equipment for Snow Removal Business

Discover how Scott Alff, a full-time firefighter, and owner of Alff Construction built a snow removal and landscape business with his Bobcat equipment fleet.
Professional Steward of the Land with Bobcat t650 Chase Burns, owner of Dogwood Land Management standing next to his Bobcat T650 compact track loader

Professional Steward of the Land with Bobcat t650

Dogwood Land Management specializes in offering comprehensive services for owners of larger recreational properties. Chase Burns’ goal is to reset and restore native habitats and land.
Government Connection Helps Missouri Man Launch Business David Jackson with a Bobcat T590 compact track loader equipped with a trencher attachment

Government Connection Helps Missouri Man Launch Business

David was interested in transportation and safety issues at the state and federal level. It was while serving as deputy commissioner that he stumbled on a new business opportunity.
Keeping Pace in a Growing Community with a Bobcat Toolcat Chonzie McMahan, owner of Chonzie, Inc. in North Carolina stands in front of his Bobcat excavator

Keeping Pace in a Growing Community with a Bobcat Toolcat

Chonzie McMahan began his career as a contractor working alongside his brother and father in the utilities trade. It didn’t take long for McMahan’s experience to prove his company was capable of a lot more with a Bobcat Toolcat 5600.
Bobcat Operator Comfort Features Transform Lives of Injured Todd Sharp, owner of Sharp Excavating in Riverton, Utah, talks on the phone in the cab of his Bobcat T650 compact track loader

Bobcat Operator Comfort Features Transform Lives of Injured

An injury, on or off the job, can change your life in an instant, making it possible for you to function the way you once did. So, what do you do when a serious injury forces you to make a lifestyle or career change?
Iowa Landscaper “Buys Up” By Refurbishing Used Bobcat Loaders Chris Wagner’s refurbished Bobcat 753 skid-steer loader with bucket moving dirt around residence foundation

Iowa Landscaper “Buys Up” By Refurbishing Used Bobcat Loaders

Chris Wagner grew up around Bobcat excavators and loaders. He has been refurbishing machines since the age of 20, and for the past 20 years has been upgrading his Bobcat machines through refurbishing.
California Contractor Brings Life Back to Fire-Ravaged Santa Rosa Using Bobcat Equipment JM Environmental operator uses a 430 excavator to move debris from a wildfire site.

California Contractor Brings Life Back to Fire-Ravaged Santa Rosa Using Bobcat Equipment

Learn how John Moore, owner of JM Environmental, restored 227 residential sites in Santa Rosa, California, following the devastating Tubbs wildfire.
“Moovin” On: Dairy Farm Switches to a Bobcat Compact Track Loader Karen and Les deLeeuw stand next to their Bobcat T590 compact track loader in their dairy barn

“Moovin” On: Dairy Farm Switches to a Bobcat Compact Track Loader

A cross-country relocation and new equipment were the right choices for this dairy farm.
Machine Comfort Allows Injured Site Developer to Launch Business Closeup Image of Bobcat Logo

Machine Comfort Allows Injured Site Developer to Launch Business

After an injury redirected his career out of mining, Sean O’Donnell put his childhood dream of launching his own business into action.
4 Tips for Attracting Generation Z to Skilled Trades Jobs Pat Murphy poses for the camera

4 Tips for Attracting Generation Z to Skilled Trades Jobs

Having trouble hiring young workers? This business owner shares four tips to get Generation Z and Millennials excited about skilled trades work.
6 Tips for Keeping Business Small Yet Progressive With Compact Equipment Closeup Image of Bobcat Logo

6 Tips for Keeping Business Small Yet Progressive With Compact Equipment

Business owner Graeme Robertson was determined to go it alone with a small but resourceful fleet of Bobcat equipment. He shares six tips for others who want to meet success as one-person companies.
Contractor’s Projects Show off Yukon Scenery and Native Culture Closeup Image of Bobcat Logo

Contractor’s Projects Show off Yukon Scenery and Native Culture

Tom Smith's S570 skid-steer loader is helping him put local mountains and lakes on display — and preserve a First Nations culture.
6 Tips to Stay Ahead of Snow Removal and Avoid Downtime Closeup Image of Bobcat Logo

6 Tips to Stay Ahead of Snow Removal and Avoid Downtime

When you live and work 400 miles from the nearest Bobcat dealership, it is critical to properly maintain your equipment and keep a readily available inventory of genuine parts.
445 Inches of Snow Tests Resiliency of Snow Removal Company Eastman Crew standing in front of Bobcat equipment

445 Inches of Snow Tests Resiliency of Snow Removal Company

In winter 2016-2017, blizzards blasted the mountain town of Mammoth Lakes with hundreds of inches of snow. This snow removal company took on the clean-up.
How to Build a Social Media Strategy as Strong as a Bobcat Loader Bobcat T770 compact track loader with grapple on construction site

How to Build a Social Media Strategy as Strong as a Bobcat Loader

You don’t jump into a project without a plan. Learn how to develop a successful social media presence to build new business.
Landscaping Business Chooses Success Over Size Photo of a Bobcat MT85 mini track loader unloading sand on a lawn for a landscaping project.

Landscaping Business Chooses Success Over Size

Bigger isn’t always better. See how this landscaper's decision to stay small and stay busy shaped the future of his business.
Highlight Your Hard Work on Facebook to Grow Your Business Bobcat T595 compact track loader dumping dirt on construction site

Highlight Your Hard Work on Facebook to Grow Your Business

If you’re not on Facebook, you’re missing a huge marketing opportunity. Engage current customers and find new ones with four steps everyone can make time for.

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