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Construction Equipment

Landclearing Roundup: 8 new attachments you need to know about from Cat, Deere, Bobcat and more

Gather rocks and debris, allow soil to sift through John Deere has introduced a new line of Root Rakes, which include models RR72, RR78 and RR84. Optimized to work with John Deere G- and E-Series skid steers and compact track loaders and K-Series compact wheel loaders, the attachments are designed for land clearing, ground […]

May 30, 2017

Construction Equipment

As CTLs gain popularity, a case for the versatile, nimble skid steer

Conventional wisdom has it that skid steers rule on hard surfaces and in tight quarters. Hard surfaces chew up expensive treads on compact track loaders, and confined spaces make other machines look like drunken bulls compared to skid steers’ nimble nature.   Is that enough to keep skid steers in your fleet? Maybe, maybe not. […]

May 19, 2017

Equipment Experts

Bobcat unveils R-Series E32 and E35 compact excavators

At ConExpo in Las Vegas, Bobcat has unveiled its R-Series compact excavators, a 13-model lineup that will be launched in two phases during 2017. The first phase, introduced at ConExpo this week, will include the popular 3-to-4-ton class E32 and E35 models. The machines feature a dual-flange redesigned track system and an optimized rear counterweight. The […]

March 9, 2017

Construction Equipment

Bobcat unveils R-Series E32 and E35 compact excavators

At ConExpo in Las Vegas, Bobcat has unveiled its R-Series compact excavators, a 13-model lineup that will be launched in two phases during 2017. The first phase, introduced at ConExpo this week, will include the popular 3-to-4-ton class E32 and E35 models. The machines feature a dual-flange redesigned track system and an optimized rear counterweight. The […]

March 9, 2017

Dealers

Bobcat Company adds dealer in Clarksville, Tenn., for multi-state coverage

Bobcat Company has added Bobcat of Clarksville (Tennessee) to provide service to customers in northern-middle Tennessee and southwestern Kentucky. The new site is the ninth location in the Bobcat of St. Louis dealer network. It will provide a “large” rental fleet to include compact and heavy equipment and attachments. Bobcat of St. Louis opened in […]

February 22, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: JCB enters lift market; Cat invests in drone rollout; Bobcat 70-inch forestry cutter; Gehl/Mustang vertical-lift skid steers; Sany single-drum rollers

Bobcat intros 70-inch forestry cutter attachment Designed to quickly mulch trees and underbrush, Bobcat’s new 70-inch forestry cutter attachment boosts mulching production by 17 percent over the company’s previous models. Equipped with double-tipped carbide teeth, when the attachment is tilted forward material is thrown against counter combs, reducing wood to fine mulch and providing wear protection […]

February 20, 2017

Technology

What to see at ConExpo 2017: Bobcat, Kespry, Doosan Portable Power in the Gold Hall/Lot

The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. You can check out previous entries in our ConExpo 2017 previews here. Here’s the spotlight on three exhibitors in the Gold Hall/Lot areas: Bobcat, booth G-4476 […]

February 15, 2017

Dealers

Business Roundup: News on Bandit, Bobcat of Connecticut, J.J. Kane Auctioneers, Proxibid, Dozr, Volvo, RDO Equipment

Bandit expands Bobcat of Connecticut territory for its chippers, stump grinders Bandit Industries has expanded the territory of Bobcat of Connecticut for its hand-fed chippers and stump grinders and will service customers in western Massachusetts in addition to Connecticut. In business for more than 25 years, Bobcat of Connecticut joined Bandit’s dealership network in 2015. This expansion comes […]

January 24, 2017

Construction Equipment

Suspended from crane, Bobcat demos concrete beneath tracks

Here’s another jobsite video that’s beginning to float around the internet a bit. In it, the operator of a Bobcat compact track loader is suspended above a building by a crane while demoing concrete below. With a few hits of the machine’s hammer attachment the concrete soon crashes below as the Bobcat floats safely above […]

January 12, 2017

Dealers

Business Roundup: News on Terex, Mecalac, construction employment, Bandit Industries, Bobcat

With sale of backhoe line, Terex exits the earthmoving equipment business Terex is now completely out of the earthmoving business. According to a report from The Construction Index, the company has agreed to sell its UK-based operation where it manufactures backhoes, site dumpers and compact compaction rollers, to Mecalac, a French manufacturer of compact loaders and […]

December 26, 2016

Dealers

Bobcat of Dallas-McKinney becomes authorized dealer

Bobcat Company has added Bobcat of Dallas-McKinney as an authorized dealer of new and used equipment and service and parts provider. It is the fifth location of Bobcat of Dallas and will serve the north side of the area. “We believe that Bobcat equipment, when paired with the local support of our dealerships, provides the […]

December 16, 2016

Construction Equipment

Why compact track loaders are still stealing skid steer market share at a relentless rate

At some point, compact track loaders (CTLs) will quit taking market share from skid steer loaders. But for now, the relentless march of CTLs continues, driven by the narrowing of the cost differential between the two machine types, CTLs’ enhanced suitability to common applications, and the expansion of models in a variety of sizes. […]

December 2, 2016