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Helping agriculture producers thrive for 50 years.
9 Personal Use: Acreage owner simplifies chores with Bobcat CT230 and implements. 10 – 13 Construction: Topics include pool building in Las Vegas, land clearing in Alabama, structural building in Iowa, and erosion control in Northern California.
6 Bobcat Customers are Unleashed
Bobcat equipment is the link to success.
21 Attachment Corner
Tips for maximizing your angle broom attachment performance.
22 – 24 New Products: 463 upgraded to S70 loader. B-Series mini track loaders improve comfort and durability. New tree spade models ideal for nurseries. Instrument panel updated in compact loaders. 25 – 28 Spec Table: Read updated specs for every piece of Bobcat equipment.
14 – 16 Landscaping: Q & A with compact track loader customer in Washington, owner-operator in Mississippi helps area rebuild through landscaping, and N.J.-based landscaper outlines Bobcat advantages.
29 – 30 Poster: 50 years of compact loaders — M60 to S330.
17 Rental: Family-owned and operated rental store in New Orleans relies on dependable Bobcat equipment for continued success.
32 – 33 Unleashed Contest Highlights: A selection of inspiring “How Bobcat Unleashed Me” entries.
18 – 20 Buildings and Grounds: Private zoo near Seattle, Wash., maintains facility with T300. Toolcat 5600s and angle brooms hit the streets on Hilton Head Island, S.C. Bobcat loaders and attachments keep North Las Vegas, Nev., debris-free.
31 Technology Update: Read the latest on EPA emission regulations for your Bobcat equipment.
34 – 35 Bobcat’s Pause
Born on the Farm Bobcat Equipment Continues to Have Prominent Role in Agriculture Eddie Velo was a Minnesota turkey grower searching for an easier way to clean his barns. In the summer of 1956 he presented his problem to a pair of local blacksmiths, the Keller brothers. Using junkyard and jailhouse parts, they built him a three-wheeled loader. In 1957, Velo became the first owner of a machine that would evolve into the Bobcat® skid-steer loader. Arthur Wolfe and tens of thousands of other owners followed — farmers looking for a better way of doing chores. Like Wolfe, many built their livestock operations around the work- and time-saving capabilities of a Bobcat loader. Through five decades, they relied on this productive machine to keep up with the challenges of agriculture. And like Wolfe, many are still starting up their Bobcat loaders every morning. Wolfe began operating the family farm near Dickinson, N.D., in 1970. Two years earlier he and his father John had decided to expand their hog business. “To raise hogs year round, we needed a heated farrowing barn,” Wolfe says. “About that time I noticed something new at the local lumber yard — a red and yellow loader. It had been purchased to backfill basements, but was not strong enough to do the dirt work. The machine was just sitting idle.” Wolfe thought that the little loader could be used to clean the barn he was planning. “Some of the extension people didn’t think much of my idea, but I designed the pens to accommodate this new machine,” Wolfe recalls. “It seemed like the least expensive and most practical route to take, so I purchased the loader and became the first person in the area to own one.”
First he tore it apart and rebuilt it. He went to the Melroe plant in Gwinner, N.D., and came home with parts and a manual. Then Wolfe finished building the hog barn around his M400 loader. “It was really an efficient way to clean the barn,” he says. “The loader was a great labor-saver.” That red and yellow machine started Wolfe on the road to being a life-long Bobcat equipment owner. The traditional white and red color scheme — and the familiar “Bobcat” name — came with the model M440, the next model after his M400. In 1973 he purchased an M600. “A big improvement,” he says. Two years later he bought a 610 to get the Bob-Tach™ attachment system. “A wonderful invention,” he adds. He traded the 610 for a 642 in 1984. Since 1984 Wolfe has owned a pair of 642Bs, a 742B and two 753s. At age 71, he recently purchased a new S130 from Prairie Implement, Killdeer, N.D. As Wolfe looks back on more than 40 years of owning Bobcat equipment, he says he is proud of this quality product manufactured in his home state. “These machines have been very dependable and have served me well.”
For almost 40 years, Arthur Wolfe has used Bobcat compact loaders to simplify everyday chores at his farm. Visit www.bobcat.com/roller to read about the optional undercarriage for Bobcat compact track loaders.
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CORRECTION Photos of Jeff Snyder and Tim Trimborn on pages 10 and 11 of the WorkSaver Special Edition were reversed. Photos by Ernest Feland.
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“We’ve put 9,000 hours on a couple of machines,” he says. “We just traded a two-year-old S250 with 6,000 hours. That indicates how much we rely on these machines.” A lot of people are surprised that Grammer gets so many hours out of his loaders. “I’m not surprised,” he responds. “Bobcat loaders hold up very well. They are tough and durable. Plus, we maintain them regularly. We have a part-time mechanic who comes here three days a week to check the machines.” Grammer appreciates the fact that he can always count on his Bobcat loaders.
Bill Grammer’s S250 skid-steer loader is instrumental in his dairy farm’s ongoing success.
No Rest for Durable Loaders Before Bill Grammer returned home to operate the family farm, he worked for a grain and bulk terminal company in Cincinnati. Along the way he observed how the firm used Bobcat skid-steer loaders to unload barges. His family was milking only 13 cows when Grammer came back to the farm located near Sebring, Ohio. He purchased the business in 1992 and began adding cows. And he bought his first Bobcat loader, a 751, in 1996. “I remembered how well the machines held up working on the barges,” Grammer says. “They ran them very hard day after day. When it was time to buy, I went right to a local Bobcat dealer,” he says.
“When it was time to buy, I went right to a local Bobcat dealer.” Today the Grammers (wife Debbie, sons Billy and Ben) and their 12 employees milk 600 registered Jersey cows with a rolling herd average of 19,600 pounds. In recent years their operation has boasted one of the topproducing Jersey herds in Ohio, including the best in 2005 and 2006. They milk their cows three times a day. The 751 loader, with 10,000 hours of use, is still cleaning the barns. An S175 also cleans, while a S250 spends most of the day hauling feed. The loaders were purchased from Bobcat of Youngstown. While Grammer usually trades every two or three years, his loaders accumulate high hours of usage.
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“Years ago, when dairy farm income was not very good and we were a growing business, we held on to our equipment and tried to squeeze every dollar out of it,” he says. “Now the dairy business is a little more profitable, so we can trade every couple of years. Regardless of the times, our Bobcat loaders have been there delivering top performance.” •••
Toolcat 5600 Fits Right in on Horse Farm Larry Mann says goodbye to the stress of the day when he leaves his law office in Lexington, Va., and drives 10 miles home to the horse farm he shares with his artist/photographer wife Sally. “It’s a wonderful change of pace for both of us,” he says. Their Three Graces Farm is located in an area where the horse population is increasing daily. The nearby Virginia Horse Center has given a significant boost to the local equine industry. Tasks at Three Graces Farm get done easier and faster thanks to the Toolcat 5600.
“We board about 20 horses for others,” Mann says. “We maintain the pasture land that they graze while the owners come to take care of their horses. We also have five of our own Arabians — Russian and Polish lines — that we breed for endurance rides of 30 to 100 miles a day.” To help keep up with the chores around the 425-acre farm, Mann purchased a Toolcat™ 5600 utility work machine from Bobcat of Augusta, Fishersville, Va., two years ago. “It’s a very cost-effective product if you understand everything it can do,” he says. “And it can do a lot. My wife was a little put off by the tractor we previously used for many jobs. She likes the 5600 much better.” Mann keeps a chain saw, fencing tools, spare fuel and other supplies in the 5600’s cargo box so he can be ready to go out and work at any time. “I used to wait for good weather before I did some of the chores,” he says. “Riding in an open tractor in cold sleet was no fun at all. Now with the enclosed heated The new Bobcat V417 telescopic tool carrier is the ideal size for agriculture producers and features the Bob-Tach system for maximum versatility.
and air conditioned cab, I spend much more time working in the winter. It’s very comfortable.” He uses the mower attachment to cut grass in the paddocks and in other areas around the farm. “Because it is so easy I cut and trim in places I never did before, and because the mower attachment floats, we get a good, clean cut. The mower is a very good attachment.” The 5600 makes easy work of handling bales of hay and because of its size is able to maneuver through gates and around the barn. “The width of the machine is a huge plus,” Mann says. Mann doesn’t hesitate to recommend the Bobcat utility work machine to anyone with horses. “When you own a Toolcat 5600 there is almost no limit on what it can do. It was a superb purchase.” To learn more about the products that continue to demonstrate Bobcat’s deep agricultural roots visit www.bobcat.com/agriculture.
For the past 50 years tens of thousands of farmers have relied on Bobcat equipment to make quick and easy work of back-breaking, time-consuming jobs around their property. That’s still the case today — with more Bobcat products than ever to meet the needs of modern agriculture. A dozen skid-steer loader models, with rated operating capacities ranging from 700 pounds to 3,300 pounds, are available to handle a wide range of farm chores. To avoid getting slowed down by bad ground conditions and to extend the work season, choose from six compact track loaders. Bobcat has a pair of mini track loaders designed to work in limited space. There are dozens of Bobcat loader attachments to complete your job faster and with less effort. The ideal way to move and stack bales of hay, load feeders, and lift and carry other materials is with a telescopic tool carrier (TTC). Four VersaHandler® TTC models are available. For working and moving around your property, Bobcat has a Toolcat 5600 utility work machine, four utility vehicles and a new line of compact tractors and Category I three-point implements.
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Bobcat Equipment is the Link to Success Over the years, entrepreneurs have found new ways of completing routine tasks or improving a job previously done with manual labor and tools, and replacing them with efficient Bobcat® equipment. Today, Bobcat Company uses the term “unleashed” to refer to these brave self-starters who took a leap of faith. Many have succeeded, thanks in part to their investment in Bobcat machines and attachments. A good example is in the fence industry where David Thompson and his family have made a name for themselves in the Kansas City area, building chain-link fences and installing security systems.
Meeting the Melroes in Gwinner In the early 1960s, David Thompson was employed with Anchor Post Products, Anchor Fence Division in Minneapolis, Minn. He received a call one day from a member of the Melroe family in Gwinner, N.D., about a quote to install an aluminum chain link fence because the company “needed some protection.” Thompson drove to Gwinner and met the Melroe family for lunch at the local bowling alley. Afterwards, Thompson got a peek at an early Melroe loader, not realizing that he would buy his first machine for his own fence installation company some 20 years later. David Thompson and his wife purchased Acme Fence Company in 1977. Today David’s son Mark successfully runs the company, although David still helps on a regular basis. Back in 1977, Thompson initially outsourced portions of the fence installation process that were completed with a skid-steer loader. In the early 1980s, Thompson decided that Acme would quit outsourcing and added a Bobcat 642 loader to the company’s equipment fleet. In the early 1990s the company replaced the 642 with a brand-new 742B from K.C. Bobcat. Today
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the company owns a 773 skidsteer loader, an auger, pallet fork and bucket attachments. “We depend on the Bobcat loader and auger to dig a lot of holes for our commercial and industrial fence business,” Thompson says. “We also use it on occasion to move concrete, grading, and lifting and carrying supplies with the pallet fork. It’s been a marvelous machine.
attachments is used day in and day out to ensure that Thompson’s installation crews are finishing projects on time.
“I’ve been in the fence industry for 48 years, and Bobcat equipment has been a mainstay for us for many years. We have come a long way since the days of hand diggers and Ford tractors.”
Father-Son Duo Builds Company with Bobcat Equipment
Thompson says that the need for enhanced security systems at Kansas City commercial and industrial facilities has helped the company to succeed for more than 30 years. A dependable Bobcat skid-steer loader with
“The Melroes were truly gentlemen, and had an eye for quality, as evidenced by purchasing our aluminum, which was expensive in those days,” Thompson says. •••
Starting a business takes a lot of determination, hard work, capital and a little luck. Dick and Levi Leonard have combined all of these factors and added Bobcat equipment to create a prosperous father and son excavating company.
Bobcat loader owner David Thompson depends on his 773 to keep up with fence installation needs.
Levi Leonard says the T300 is perfect for his application because of its size, power and weight.
Dick Leonard gained experience working nights and weekends before getting his business going. In 1991, Leonard quit his full-time job to start Leonard’s Backhoe Service in Ellsworth, Wis. Levi joined his
“The T300 works well, especially in tight areas around new homes, because I can easily see the bucket’s
me interested in starting my own business.” Now Dick is passing on that enthusiasm to his son, who he says is the primary Bobcat equipment operator.
and just plain messy. That’s when the Leonards decided to purchase their first Bobcat compact track loader, a T300 from Lano Equipment, Anoka, Minn.
Leonard’s first Bobcat loader was an 843. He graduated to the 873 before settling on the S300 skidsteer loader. Working in the wet mud and sand meant lost days and adding metal tracks to the rubber tire machines was time-consuming
“The flotation and traction I get from the T300 exceeded my expectations,” Levi Leonard says. “In addition to excavating, backfilling and loading our trucks, we do a lot of finish grading with the T300 and bucket attachment.”
Levi (left) and Dick Leonard operate their father-son construction company with help from their Bobcat T300 and attachments.
cutting edge.“ dad when time allowed and the two worked together, digging foundations for new home construction and excavating pole building sites. After graduating from high school, Levi joined his father full-time and the two formed a partnership. “Things have been going good ever since,” Dick Leonard says. “My dad used to operate bulldozers and dig basements, and that’s what got
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F e at u r e The Leonards previously used a dedicated dozer, which cost almost three times as much as the T300, until they realized they could grade much more easily with the Bobcat machine and attachment.
Story Kevin Haugan is paving a new way for his career in the construction industry with a Bobcat T190.
Business Owner Simplifies Chores with CT230 and Implements
Creature Comforts Make All the Difference
For Joe Alonge, it was just another stop at his Bobcat dealership for routine service on his skid-steer loader. Little did he know that he would eventually purchase a new CT230 compact tractor and implements for his 30-acre farm.
For Levi, the T300 is his mobile office for 8 to 10 hours a day, which is why the Leonards decided to purchase the machine with the enclosed cab option with air conditioning. “The enclosed cab is great during the dry summer months because it keeps the dust off of me,” Levi says. “I also enjoy sitting in the T300 because it is so much smoother than our larger equipment.” Part of this smoothness comes from the suspension seat in the Bobcat T300. “Another reason I prefer the Bobcat T300 is because of the Power Bob-Tach™ option,” he says. “It saves us a lot of time because we’re regularly switching from our pallet fork to our bucket.” •••
Former Logging Specialist Becomes Bobcat OwnerOperator It’s evident that today’s workers have a tendency to “job hop” from career to career much more often than their parents and grandparents did. And sometimes a career change is just what someone needs to get them excited about working again. That’s where Bobcat equipment owner-operator Kevin Haugan fits in. “When the logging industry fell apart in northern British Columbia, I knew it was time for a career change,” Haugan says. “My number one reason for leaving the logging industry was being away from my family. I went back to school to get my journeyman carpentry ticket, but I needed something to replace the logging
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Routine Stop at Bobcat Dealership Leads to Tractor Purchase
Alonge and his wife live not far from Lawrence, Kan., where they benefit from the amenities of rural living. Joe is a 30-year veteran of the masonry business and owns his own company. He enjoys living away from the city, where he and Kris can raise horses and plant spacious gardens. “I’ve previously owned other compact tractors, but they weren’t as nice as the Bobcat® model I saw at K.C. Bobcat,” Alonge explains. “The Bobcat tractor is so much easier to get on and off, the adjustable suspension seat is very comfortable, and I like where the fuel tank is positioned because I don’t have to climb on it to add fuel. wages my family and I had been used to. That’s when I decided to purchase a Bobcat T190 compact track loader, attachments and dump trailer. Things exploded after that!” Williams Machinery in Prince George, British Columbia, sold Haugan a new T190 with a 709 backhoe attachment, soil
the first compact track loader in town,” he says. “People couldn’t get enough of it. I could tread lightly on my clients’ lawns without leaving a mark. I could float through wet terrain where other wheeled loaders couldn’t go.” One option in particular that Haugan enjoys is the Speed
“It handled itself with such speed and accuracy that it was able to finish jobs in half the time my clients thought the jobs would take.” conditioner, pallet fork, auger and combination bucket. “I’ve done a lot of commercial and residential landscaping, but I don’t like to limit myself,” he says. “I’ve done commercial digs for concrete forms, electrical digs for burying new lines, and plumbing digs.” A compact track loader was a must for Haugan, who gained experience operating equipment in the logging industry. “I had
Management feature. “The feature allows me to turn down the machine speed so I’m not going full speed in reverse — I’m going at a nice, smooth pace. This is very handy when I’m packing heavy material close to someone’s house. You don’t want to accidentally wreck the siding.” You can read more inspiring stories like these online at www.bobcat.com/unleashed.
“Other tractors have been more difficult; they’re just not as simple and user-friendly as the CT230.” “Before I bought the Bobcat tractor I was assured that it had a hydrostatic transmission for easy operation. Other tractors have been more difficult; they’re just not as simple and user-friendly as the CT230.” In addition to the creature comforts, Alonge says one of the biggest differences he noticed with the Bobcat compact tractor is the durable frame. “The Bobcat tractor is all metal,” he says. “When I’m operating the tractor, I don’t feel any vibration coming off the engine compartment. Other tractors that I’ve owned drove me crazy because they would shake.”
Implements Expand Tractor Versatility The Alonges purchased a tine rake, mower and frontend loader to expand the tractor’s versatility. “We use the front-end loader as a material handler to lift and may eventually use it for our garden,” Joe says. “The compact size of the CT230 enables me to get into tight spaces and reduces the time it takes me to complete routine chores. “We’re looking forward to using the Bobcat tractor when we build our raised garden beds. The front-end loader and bucket make it much easier. The compact tractor just makes life a lot better for us,” Alonge concludes.
Joe Alonge says his new Bobcat compact tractor is more durable than other brands.
Bobcat dealers currently offer five compact tractor models to choose from, plus a variety of approved Category I three-point implements. The current Bobcat compact tractor line-up includes the following: • CT120 • CT225 • CT235 • CT122 • CT230 Four more tractors will be introduced later this year. You can get specifications for all nine of the Bobcat compact tractors in the spec table on pages 27 and 28, or go online to see more about the new product line at www.bobcat.com/tractors. WorkSaver Summer 2008
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T300 Stays Afloat in California Shoreline Jobsites
Clearing Trees Builds Big Profits in Alabama
Bobcat Loader and Attachments Ideal for Unique Aquatic Remediation Business
Forestry Cutter Package Provides New Opportunities for Family-Owned Business
Where land meets water — that’s how George Forni describes his aquatic remediation business. Forni is the president of Aquatic Environments, Concord, Calif., and an owner of a Bobcat® T300 compact track loader and several labor-saving attachments, including a grapple bucket, soil conditioner and mower.
Thirty double-tipped carbide teeth bite into a tree; the top half falls to the ground while the teeth continue digging into what’s left until there’s only a pile of mulch. You’ve just experienced what the Bobcat® forestry cutter attachment can accomplish in a few minutes when it’s matched with an approved Bobcat loader with the special applications kit.
Dependable Bobcat equipment enables Forni to complete his projects with minimal disruption to sensitive areas. His crews often work for municipalities to build lakes or maintain the lakeside vegetation. Forni and his crews use the Bobcat loader and attachments to lift and carry materials that are used to reconstruct shorelines. The ground around the lake is generally a soft area. The tracked undercarriage of the T300 lets the Bobcat machine stay afloat where others sink into the ground. The Bobcat T300’s low ground pressure minimizes jobsite disturbance.
leader — it’s a big difference between Bobcat and the others,” he says. “The Bobcat loader is a critical part in our continued success. We felt that the reliability and durability, and the machine’s ability to get out of tough spots, make it a great fit for us.”
“We felt that the reliability and durability, and the machine’s
This impressive equipment combination has enabled a family from Repton, Ala., to branch out Wes White selectively clears trees to make a path for timber inspections with his Bobcat T320 and forestry cutter attachment.
White Enterprises quickly put the equipment to use to clear buffer lanes for fire zones at Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge in Fort Madison, Ala. Not long after, the Whites found another opportunity to put the forestry package to use.
ability to get out of tough spots, make it a great fit for us.”
Comfortable Conditions Provide Full-Day of Production
Hancock Forest Management hired White Enterprises to create lanes in timber tracts for timber quality inspections. The lanes were 15-to-20 feet wide and spanned the width of the timber tract. White Enterprises easily cleared each lane through the thick timber in 30 to 45 minutes. The crew, equipped with GPS equipment, used the T320 and forestry cutter attachment with its 60-inch cutting width to turn the timber into toothpicks.
Forni says the T300’s enclosed cab and air conditioning has paid off for his operators, who regularly use the machine for 8 hours a day. Operators stay cool in the climate-controlled cab during the hot summer months, and minimize exposure to dust when mowing. Forni jokes that there is usually a fight among his employees as to who gets to operate the T300. Read more about the T300 on the Bobcat Web site at www.bobcat.com/loaders. “The Bobcat T300 has excellent flotation for our unique application,” Forni says. “It does very well in the marsh environments where other equipment simply won’t work.”
George Forni, president of Aquatic Environments
“We used the forestry cutter attachment to clear trees four to
T300 Causes Minimal Disruption
“The forestry
Driving across a new landscaping liner isn’t a problem for the T300. Forni says he regularly transports heavy landscaping boulders in the bucket of the T300 without disrupting the surface. “Because we’re using the compact track loader, we can drive on the jobsite to deliver materials to where we need them without tearing the liner,” Forni says. “We couldn’t do that with conventional equipment.” After renting machines for several years, Forni finally decided to purchase a T300 from Bobcat of Concord. “I’ve tried other brands and Bobcat is the clear
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Ala., introduced the Whites to the forestry cutter package to expand their business opportunities. After demonstrating the package for a few weeks, the family purchased a T320 compact track loader, Bobcat forestry cutter attachment and forestry applications kit.
cutter attachment is blazing fast and into a new application in the forestry management industry. Don White, along with his sons, Wes and Jason, run a successful business called White Enterprises. The company previously owned two Bobcat S220 skidsteer loaders that were used for storm debris cleanup. A Beard Equipment salesman in Mobile,
leaves an extremely clean finish.” six inches in diameter, as well as any other underbrush” says Wes White. “Before we had the forestry cutter package, we used brush cutters and grapples, but none
Forestry Applications Kit A Bobcat forestry applications kit is required for use with the forestry cutter attachment to protect the operator and the machine. The package includes the following: • Three-quarter-inch laminated polycarbonate front door with an emergency exit • Fire extinguisher • ISO 3449 Level II Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) • Quarter-inch polycarbonate top and rear windows • Debris guards to protect the muffler, radiator, lights and hydraulic components In addition, Bobcat provides an operation and maintenance manual and DVD. The DVD gives instructions for correctly operating and maintaining the forestry cutter attachment. Visit your local Bobcat dealership to obtain a copy of the manual and DVD for more information. of them were as effective as the Bobcat forestry cutter package. The forestry cutter attachment is blazing fast and leaves an extremely clean finish. I highly recommend this package.” If you’re curious about expanding your existing business with Bobcat equipment, be sure to ask your sales specialist about attachments that can unleash new opportunities. You can read more about the forestry cutter package and 80 more attachments from Bobcat at www.bobcat.com/attachments. WorkSaver Summer 2008
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Bobcat Machines Drive Pool Builder’s Success in Southern Nevada
Unique Opportunity Reaps Big Rewards for Iowa Contractor
Former Police Officer Sheds Badge to Join Father in the Pool Business
Bobcat Enthusiast Improves Grading Technique with Laser-Guided Equipment
Everyone’s familiar with the phrase “Timing is everything.” For Jim Alexander, he couldn’t have timed starting a pool business any better when he moved to Las Vegas in 1991 and opened Renaissance Pools and Spas.
Cattle producers in western Iowa are keeping one up-and-coming entrepreneur and Bobcat enthusiast busy building new confinement buildings. Harlan, Iowa, resident Shane Schechinger is thankful he has reliable Bobcat® equipment to keep up with the growing demand for these new structures.
Alexander’s start in the pool industry began 17 years earlier. Once a California police officer, Alexander opted for a new career and joined his father, Jeff Alexander, in the swimming pool business in 1974. They bought their first Bobcat® skid-steer loader two years later from Larson Equipment. Together the father and son team
Schechinger is just 26 years old, yet he already has a considerable amount of experience operating Bobcat equipment. He started Hawkeye Contracting a year ago after previously performing landscaping tasks with a Bobcat MT52 mini track loader that he borrowed from his dad.
Pool-builder Jim Alexander depends on Bobcat compact excavators, loaders and attachments.
city’s population was exploding and soon so was Jim’s business. “We were installing as many as 600 pools a year,” Alexander says. “We had several teams operating Bobcat equipment non-stop; it was the only equipment that could get into backyards.”
different loader and excavator models to fit our installation and demolition needs,” he says. “Bobcat machines are easy to operate and hold up well over time. I only trade them in because I like new equipment with more horsepower or improved features.”
Renaissance Pools and Spas sells in-ground ceramic epoxy pools, carrying the popular Viking Pools product line. The pools range from 15 feet to 60 feet, and cost between $25,000 to $50,000, depending on size and features.
Alexander carries on the family business with help from his wife Tanya, daughter Heather and son Jeff. Together the Alexander family has enjoyed prosperity in Las Vegas thanks to dependable equipment from Bobcat, a strong work ethic and rapid expansion in the city and surrounding towns.
One advantage of the ceramic pools, according to Alexander, is how much faster they can be installed than concrete pools. “Three to five weeks is a good average to install a new Viking Pool,” he says. That short turnaround is linked to the success Alexander has had with his compact Bobcat machines and attachments.
Bobcat Equipment Used Throughout Pool Installation
did everything, including passing out door hangers, waiting for calls, selling the pools, pulling permits and installing the pools. Jim’s move to Las Vegas in the early 1990s was a smart one. The
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“We use the Bobcat equipment through the entire process, from the rough grade, excavating for the hole, backfilling with sand, and final grading before the deck pour,” he says. “There’s almost no part of the installation process when we’re not using the equipment — it’s a constant companion.” While Alexander admits he could have sub-contracted this type of work, he prefers the hands-on approach. “Bobcat offers so many
Pool-Building Bobcat Equipment Jim Alexander depends on his Bobcat equipment day in and day out. Here’s a look at what the company purchased from Bobcat of Las Vegas for pool construction: • Four 463 skid-steer loaders • 763 skid-steer loader • S130 skid-steer loader • S250 skid-steer loader • 323 compact excavator • 331 compact excavator • 341 compact excavator • Hydraulic breakers and various construction buckets
The positive experience he had with the Bobcat brand and his dealer — Bobcat of Omaha — led Schechinger to purchase more Bobcat equipment, including a VersaHandler® V723 telescopic tool carrier, an A300 all-wheel steer loader, a S220 skid-steer loader and a MT52. He and his operators use all of these machines to construct agriculture confinement buildings — what Schechinger refers to as “hoop structures” with a steel frame, concrete floor and canvas cover. “We do everything — including excavating, grading, digging footings and pouring the concrete floor — with our Bobcat equipment,” Schechinger says. “We use the V723 to dig the footings with an auger attachment,
Precision Grading System The Precision Grading System CD-ROM from Bobcat Company will teach you everything you need to know about operating a laser-guided grader or box blade attachment. Learn about jobsite benchmarking, laser set-up and transmitter features; get operating tips and watch videos of the loaders and attachments on the interactive CD-ROM. as well as lift, carry and place beams. One skid-steer loader drills holes with an auger while a second one cleans the dirt and brings beams to the holes to install them. The MT52 gets into tight spaces and helps with cleanup efforts. The machines are constantly moving on our jobsites.” Once the rough grade is finished, footings are poured and the posts are staked, Schechinger mounts a Bobcat laser-guided grader attachment to his skid-steer loader to get the soil ready for the concrete pour. While he previously did this job with laborers, he’s sold on the laser-guided attachment’s abilities — and savings. “We previously used string lines to prepare the floor. It could take two or three days to get a big pad
Shane Schechinger operates a variety of Bobcat machines and attachments for his booming construction business.
ready,” he explains. “Once we bought the laser-guided grader attachment, it took less than one day and it was absolutely perfect. We’re able to increase our accuracy to plus-or-minus one percent with the laser-guided attachment. Without the attachment, we’d have to add seven percent because we weren’t perfect. I’d say that on a 200-yard pour, we save up to $1,400 in material and labor because of the improved accuracy with the grader attachment. In less than a year I’ll have the attachment paid for.” When given an opportunity to try something new and exciting, Schechinger made the most of his experience and equipment. Now, he’s capitalizing on his success in agriculture. “My business is booming and I like to think that it is because of my abilities with the Bobcat equipment,” Schechinger says. If you would like to read more about Bobcat laser-guided attachments, visit www.bobcat.com/laser, or contact your local Bobcat dealer for a copy of the Precision Grading System CD-ROM.
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Landscaper Moves on After Hurricane Cleanup
Variety of Machines Help Solve Jobsite Obstacles
Skid-Steer and Mini Track Loaders Expand Business Opportunities
Landscaper has Three Different Types of Loaders and an Excavator Ready to Tackle Projects
When Charles Reymond began Hurricane Katrina cleanup work, he knew he needed a tough, durable loader.
For a landscaper, bidding on a job requires careful examination of potential time-wasting, profit-draining obstacles. Are there sensitive surfaces that my equipment could damage? What about trees or structures that I have to work around? Could rain shut down the project? How far do I have to transport materials?
“I always heard good things about Bobcat® equipment, especially its excellent reliability,” says the owner of All Seasons Lawn Inc., Pass Christian, Miss. “I looked at other products, but wanted to go with the market leader — a company long associated with reliability.” His choice: a Bobcat S205 skid-steer loader with a 2,050-pound rated operating capacity, purchased from Beard Equipment Co., Biloxi, Miss. Its vertical lift path made it easy to load debris into dump trucks. As his hurricane cleanup projects wound down, Reymond saw an opportunity to move beyond the lawn maintenance work he had been doing since high school. The loader allowed him to take on bigger jobs, including lawn and irrigation system installation.
“I looked at other products, but wanted to go with the market leader — a company long associated with reliability.” “With the S205 I could do site preparation and easily move around sod and other material,” says Reymond, who holds a degree in horticulture. “Irrigation became a big part of the business. I had some employees that had previously done irrigation work and that helped. Getting started involved much trial and error. But I learned a lot from my mistakes.” One of those “mistakes” was renting a dedicated rubber-tired trencher to install irrigation systems. “I depended on equipment that was often unreliable or not available,” says Reymond. “The result was lost productivity.”
Difference-maker Reymond solved the problems associated with renting equipment, along with the inefficiency of using wheelbarrows and hand labor in confined areas, by purchasing an MT55 mini track loader.
and without damaging sensitive areas. “The controls allow us to do very precise work,” he says. “We can work at a fast pace, get the job done with less labor, and move on to the next one.” Reymond has installed more than 100 systems in the past few years. The MT55 comes in handy in soft ground conditions. “When we have to move materials, we just load the bucket or pallet fork attachment without worrying about any turf damage,” he says. “The tracks are a very valuable feature.” Reymond says his business is based on doing topquality work and doing it right the first time. “I get a lot of satisfaction out of that. Without the Bobcat equipment it would be impossible to do this work.” Read more about the benefits of the Bobcat MT55 mini track loader online at www.bobcat.com/MT55. Charles Reymond stays on schedule thanks to his Bobcat MT55 mini track loader.
Whatever the challenge, Stephen Rivieccio is ready. Rivieccio, the owner of Topseed Landscape Design, Milton, N.Y., has a versatile lineup of Bobcat® equipment — a T190 compact track loader, an A300 all-wheel steer loader, a 435 Zero House Swing (ZHS) excavator and an S300 skid-steer loader, — backed by excellent support from his local dealer, Bobcat of MidHudson, Newburgh, N.Y. Topseed Landscape Design is a nine-year-old, fullservice landscape and lawn maintenance company located in the lower mid-Hudson Valley across the river from Poughkeepsie, N.Y. The firm specializes in the installation of patios, retaining walls and walkways. Jobs have ranged from $200 patios to $200,000 major projects. “We do everything,” says Revieccio. For the first two years he used manual labor and wheelbarrows. Then he purchased a Bobcat 773 skidsteer loader. As his business grew, so did the jobsite obstacles he had to overcome. The solution for Rivieccio: add Bobcat machines that would complement each other and allow him to work productively regardless of the situation. This is what he says about his Bobcat equipment and how they work together to accomplish his toughest goals:
His company has used Bobcat equipment to complete small and large retaining wall projects — from 18 inches high and 4 feet long to 12 to 15 feet high and 50 to 60 feet long.
A300: “When we have to transport materials across driveways, lawns and other sensitive surfaces, this is the perfect machine. It has plenty of power for lifting, carrying and digging, too.”
“Not only does this equipment
435: “We often use the excavator with a hydraulic breaker attachment for tearing out old patios. The ZHS feature allows us to work in confined areas without damaging property or the machine. The 435 has excellent breakout force.” S300: “For even more lifting and carrying capacity, we moved up to the S300 from the 773. It can not only handle unloading and delivering of pavers and retaining wall blocks, but it is fast and responsive.”
The MT55, with trencher attachment, helps Reymond complete his irrigation installation projects quickly
Rivieccio says that this equipment allows his crews to do more precise work. “For example, in building
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a retaining wall we put in an 8-inch basin. When digging by hand it starts out at 8 inches, but by the afternoon it’s down to 2 inches. Using a loader or excavator enables us to maintain accuracy.”
T190: “With the 773 we were getting into situations where it was getting stuck. We needed to work in limited access areas that at times were muddy. The T190 was the answer. We use it to work where other equipment cannot go.”
“That user-friendly machine makes all the difference in the world,” he says. “It does a lot more than I ever thought it could do. We use it all the time.”
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Stephen Rivieccio combines his Bobcat 435 compact excavator and A300 on landscaping sites for improved productivity.
allow us to work faster and more efficiently, but it keeps employees from getting burned out” Rivieccio has a crew of 20 during the busy season. “Not only does this equipment allow us to work faster and more efficiently, but it keeps employees from getting burned out. They don’t have to move heavy items around or do back-breaking labor. With the right equipment — and I certainly have that with Bobcat products — our employees can be very productive, regardless of jobsite obstacles.” WorkSaver Summer 2008
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Compact Track Loaders Gaining Momentum in Landscaping Landscaper Explains Why These Machines Excel in the Wet Pacific Northwest It’s no secret that compact track loaders are gaining in popularity in landscaping. The machines extend working seasons and enable contractors to get back onto jobsites sooner after it rains. WorkSaver had an opportunity to visit with Jim Malone, president of Malone’s Landscape and Nursery of Covington, Wash., and ask him about his company and why he’s using Bobcat® compact track loaders today. WorkSaver (WS): Can you tell us about your business and how you got started? Jim: I started the company in 1991 with a used Bobcat loader and a pickup truck. Today we have four Bobcat machines, 10 landscape crews, six maintenance crews and roughly 100 employees. WS: What Bobcat machines do you own today and why? Jim: We purchased four Bobcat compact track loaders — a T190, a T200 and two T250s — from Bobcat West. Being in the Pacific Northwest, we can spend more time on our jobsites with track machines than rubber tire loaders because we don’t get stuck. We work year-round here and the compact track machines help us a lot because we’re generally wet for seven or eight months of the year.
Jim: We focus mostly on high-end residential; either new construction or renovating a yard. We grade the soil, remove rocks with a soil conditioner or a scarifier, install irrigation systems with a trencher attachment or move palletized material into backyards. WS: With all of the brands available today, why have you stuck with Bobcat compact track loaders? Jim: We’ve tried other brands and we don’t get the same performance we do with the Bobcat machines. We think that it’s a good product,
which is why we’ve stuck with them. Bobcat stands behind the product and it helps me stay productive. Uptime is my number one priority. We want the machines up and running. They’re not making money sitting idle. Uptime is the key to everything.
Bobcat Popular Choice for Rental Customers Family-Owned Business has Waiting List for User-Friendly Equipment JR Equipment Rental Corp. in Jefferson, La., is a long-time family business that relies on superior Bobcat® products, including frequently rented machines and popular attachments, to meet the needs of a changing customer mix.
Family Carries on Rental Success The New Orleans-area firm, which was started in 1962, has been owned by Carolyn Edmondson since her husband William died in 1977. In recent years she JR Equipment Rental Corporation employees Bylli All (left), Carolyn Edmondson (center) and Kelvin Deglandon agree that Bobcat equipment keep their rental business going strong.
If you’d like to continue reading more about Bobcat compact track loaders, visit www.bobcat.com/ctl. If you’re interested in learning about how Bobcat machines are used in landscaping, visit www.bobcat.com/landscaping.
WS: Can you give us some examples of how you use the machines on your jobsites?
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Product Diversity is Critical Today JR Equipment Rental has 65 Bobcat power units — skid-steers, compact track and mini track loaders, compact excavators and VersaHandler® telescopic tool carriers. At times most, if not all, of them are out on rental. “We have difficulty keeping our Bobcat machines here,” Neagle says. “We always have a waiting list for the compact track loaders. “We add a new machine when we have a high volume of calls for a particular model,” she continues. “For example, if we have a list of 20 people waiting to rent a T250 for a week each, we are losing $275 a day in income. It’s time to buy another one.”
Attachments Drive Rental Utilization “We have a significant Bobcat attachment rental business,” says Bylli All. “Many times we just rent an attachment without renting the power unit. The hydraulic breaker is a good example. We have several of them and they are constantly rented by demolition contractors. After a hurricane, our grapples are out the door for long-term cleanup work. Stocking Bobcat
Landscaper Jim Malone relies on his Bobcat compact track loaders to finish jobs when other machines won’t work.
WS: What are some other reasons you like the Bobcat compact track loaders? Jim: We get better flotation from the Bobcat compact track loaders — it helps us when we’re working on hillsides. Also, customers appreciate it when we’re not disturbing their yards. We certainly spend a lot less time repairing sites when we’re done because of the track machines. That includes less time repairing underground irrigation pipes.
Bobcat brand. We found Bobcat products are more dependable. They’re easier to maintain and repair, parts are more accessible and they have features the others don’t have.”
“Bobcat machines are so versatile, durable and user-friendly that our has turned the day-to-day operation over to several family members, including her daughter Bylli All and granddaughter Carolyn Neagle. Several of JR Equipment Rental’s 22 employees have worked at the company for 25 to 30 years. Originally, the company largely offered heavy construction equipment. Today, there is a greater emphasis on compact equipment.
Bobcat Brand is Number One for JR Equipment Rental For more than three decades Bobcat products, purchased from Duhon Machinery, have been part of the equipment fleet at the rental center. “At times we looked at some competitive machines,” says Carolyn Neagle. “They just didn’t measure up to the
customers have been able to use them for dozens of different jobs.” attachments has been very good for us. “Our heavy investment in Bobcat compact equipment has helped us meet this growing demand. Bobcat machines are so versatile, durable and user-friendly that our customers have been able to use them for dozens of different jobs.” To learn more about Bobcat tool carriers and attachments for rental, visit www.bobcat.com/rental.
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Bobcat Loader is Zoo Treasure T300 and Attachments Ease Workload for Employees A primary focus of Cougar Mountain Zoo, located outside of Seattle in Issaquah, Wash., is endangered species. The zoo, which opened in 1972, is home to elk, cougars, reindeer, lemurs, emus, kangaroos, tigers, alpacas, parrots, cranes, macaws, cheetahs and wallabies. “One tough animal” not on the endangered list — but residing at the zoo nonetheless — is a Bobcat® T300 compact track loader. “It’s a real treasure,” says Peter Rittler, development director of Cougar Mountain Zoo. “We have used Bobcat loaders for more than 30 years. They have helped us grow and maintain our eight-acre facility.” After owning a variety of Bobcat loaders over the years, the zoo currently relies on a T300 compact track loader, purchased from Bobcat West, to handle jobs ranging from construction to maintenance to hauling Zoo Doo, a pelleted fertilizer “created by the zoo’s hoofed animals” and sold to gardeners. “When we first started out we had wheelbarrows and small tractors,” says Rittler, “but once we switched to Bobcat equipment we were able to accomplish much more with fewer employees. The amount of work Zoo development director Peter Rittler keeps his Bobcat T300 active with daily assignments.
we can do with our loader and attachments, such as chipper, pallet fork, grapple, auger and three different sizes of buckets, is incredible.” Many years ago zoo workers used posthole diggers to install fence posts, footings and trees. “In this extremely hard ground, that was a very timeconsuming and difficult job to do by hand,” says Rittler. “The Bobcat auger attachment digs right through the rocky soil, quickly and accurately.” When a truckload of supplies arrives, one employee can use the T300 and pallet fork attachment to unload and deliver it. Cleaning up all the vegetation growing around the zoo, even in hard-to-reach areas, is easy too. Hooking up the chipper attachment reduces its volume by 90 percent.
“When we first started out we had wheelbarrows and small tractors, but once we switched to Bobcat equipment we were able to accomplish much more with fewer employees. With a 3,000-pound rated operating capacity, the vertical lift path T300 can handle any project at the zoo, says Rittler. “We are still developing the property, so the loader is often used in construction. The tracks make it very adaptable to the uneven and often muddy terrain. The amount of money the loader and attachments save us in construction costs is incredible.” Rittler has been very impressed with the way Bobcat loaders have evolved over the past three decades. “The curve of improvement has been very steep,” he says. “The early machines were great, but each succeeding generation keeps getting better and better. I like the product design, smoothness of operation, controls and the engineering in general. Bobcat is simply the best.” Go online to read more and see photos and illustrations of Bobcat compact track loaders. Read about the T300 and five other compact track loaders available today at www.bobcat.com/ctl.
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Sweeping Experts Clean Up with Toolcat Machines and Attachments Georgia Company Help Builders Pass Inspections; Keep Streets Dirt-Free Imagine driving to a jobsite and stopping because you can’t see the road anymore. It’s caked with layers of dried mud so high that you can’t see either curb. There are two options: Hire a crew of workers with shovels to loosen the mud and remove it from the road, or call Savannah’s Secret Gardens to clear it with Toolcat™ utility work machines and attachments. What you’ve just read is a true story. Sun City on Hilton Head Island, S.C., is a popular retirement destination, where builders recently constructed as many as 1,200 homes a year. Builders faced the difficulty of keeping streets free of construction debris and dirt while keeping up with the housing demand. That’s where Paul Turner from Savannah’s Secret Gardens came in. Turner saw an opportunity to clean the streets quicker than manual labor and shovels, and more efficiently than dedicated and cumbersome sweepers. “I’ve seen as many as 14 guys with shovels in one place, just to get it ready for a sweeper. What developers paid laborers with shovels for a day, we could do with Toolcat machines with a bucket and angle broom attachments in a fraction of the time,” Turner says. At one point Savannah’s Secret Gardens owned six Toolcat 5600s. Today the company owns four D-Series Toolcat 5600s.
and bucket loosened debris and removed most of it from the street, while another 5600 followed behind with an angle broom to clear what was left. A water kit stored in the cargo bed was used for dust suppression. We helped developers pass inspections faster than anyone else.”
“We helped developers pass inspections faster than anyone else.” From the comfort of the climatecontrolled cab, Turner and other Savannah’s Secret Gardens employees worked 8 to 10 hours a day, five or six days a week to keep the streets clean. “The Toolcat machine is the way to go if you’re in the sweeping business; they simply outperform conventional
sweeping machines,” Turner says. Fuel savings was a major consideration, too. “We’d go through 40 gallons a day with larger sweeping machines before we bought the Toolcat 5600s,” he says. “Now 10 gallons will get us through a full day, and that includes running the air conditioning.” Today, Turner is looking at other applications for his fleet of Toolcat machines, including site preparation, land clearing or assisting at nurseries where they can lift and carry pallets of landscaping supplies, trees or plants. With more than 40 available attachments, there are many more applications for the Toolcat utility work machines. Visit www.bobcat.com/mytoolcat and look for illustrations and photos of the new D-Series on the site, too.
At one time, Savannah’s Secret Gardens owned six Toolcat 5600s for cleaning streets.
Toolcat Machines are Best Choice for Sweeping Developers were so impressed with the increased performance of the Toolcat machines that more and more of them hired Turner to keep the streets clean and inspectors happy. According to Turner, Toolcat machines were the best choice for this task. “I’ve shown up to sites where I couldn’t even see the curbs,” Turner says. “The Toolcat 5600 WorkSaver Summer 2008
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Making Neighborhoods Look Good
The Attachment Connection
Beautification Program Succeeds Because of Bobcat Loaders and Attachments
Tips for Maximizing Your Attachment Performance
One of the fastest-growing cities in the United States is working hard to keep its neighborhoods neat and clean. And it’s using some efficient, hard-working equipment to get the job done.
Correct operation and maintenance of attachments is critical to extending their lifespan. Beginning with this WorkSaver issue, we will highlight a Bobcat attachment with tips for properly operating and maintaining it to extend its life. The first attachment that we’ll discuss is the angle broom. We interviewed a product expert for some important points about angle brooms.
The Neighborhood Services Division of North Las Vegas, Nev., offers a variety of programs to
commercial property cleanup, court-ordered abatements (removing garbage), trimming
Two Bobcat skid-steer loaders and attachments help city employee Steve Rehberger keep the area debris-free.
provide affordable housing and public services throughout the city of 240,000. The City of North Las Vegas purchased a Bobcat® S185 skidsteer loader from Bobcat of Las Vegas, along with a grapple bucket and Brushcat™ rotary cutter. For additional lifting power and faster travel speed (up to 12 mph), the city obtained an S220, with a rated operating capacity of 2,200 pounds. It has selectable joystick controls which appeal to younger operators who’ve grown up with such technology and find it easier to learn to use. The purchase of these two machines positioned the city to handle a variety of jobs and achieve its goals. The city aims to improve its visual appeal, so the Bobcat machines take on tough jobs including residential and
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trees, grading and mowing weeds. Typically, Dumpsters are dropped off in each neighborhood every three months. Residents bring out items they no longer want and place them on the curb. The city uses a Bobcat loader and grapple bucket to scoop up the material
The lifting and carrying power of the loaders saves considerable time and work for city crews. and deposit it in the Dumpsters. Vacant lots and public areas are cleaned at the same time. Community service workers assigned by the municipal court
rake up loose items and put them in piles. The lifting and carrying power of the loaders saves considerable time and work for city crews. When the city has a lot of trash, the crew uses one loader to push it into piles and the other loader to load a Dumpster or one of their trucks. Speed is important as city crews move from house to house. According to city officials, the twospeed option on the S220 has been invaluable. The city estimates that it can clean up four blocks in about five hours. Since the Bobcat loaders are so durable, crews can keep on working without breakdowns.
Optimum Amount of Pressure
All operators have successfully completed the Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader Operator Training Course — one of eight offered by Bobcat. The city says the materials have been very helpful and employees have benefited greatly from using them. After finishing the course, their first operating experience occurs in a city-owned lot where employees move materials around. Later they are allowed to work in the streets.
How do you know if you have the right amount of pressure? Reiswig gives an example from his days as a Bobcat Field Product Representative. “I’d drive the machine with the angle broom engaged into a clump of grass and lower the broom until I’d see grass clippings flying up into the air,” he says. “I knew the broom was grabbing the blades of grass when the bristles flung the material out in front of the broom. When you have too much pressure, the bristles will not be able to throw
Making the city look good is also a source of pride for city employees. They get a lot of satisfaction out of seeing government and residents working together to make North Las Vegas a great place to live. Go online at www.bobcat.com/loaders to read more about the S185 and S220 skidsteer loaders. You can also view photos and watch videos of these products working. View Bobcat operator training materials at www.bobcat.com/training.
“Customers often ask about the optimum amount of down force pressure to get the maximum life out of the angle broom’s bristles,” Reiswig says. “Too much pressure on asphalt or concrete will wear out the bristles in no time.” Reiswig says the broom should be positioned at one-half-inch below grade for the optimum amount of pressure. That provides a slight bend in the stick coming off the center of the bristle.
Proper operation and maintenance are critical to the long-term life of an angle broom attachment.
the material nearly as far because the bristles are bent too far and simply slide over the grass. At that point I slowly raise the broom up until I see material flying up and out in front of the broom.
See a three-dimensional animation of the angle broom attachment at www.bobcat.com/broom.
“That same principle applies to dirt and debris,” Reiswig says. “I always recommend that the broom throws the debris forward and into the air, about a foot off the ground. When I saw the debris flying up at 12 to 15 inches off the ground at about eight to ten feet in front of the broom, I knew that was close to the optimum pressure.”
plate on the ground; that will bring the bristles off the ground.
Keeping the angle broom deck (pivot point) parallel to the ground is also critical to bristle life. “If the broom deck is not parallel to the ground and you go into an angle, you will shear off one side of the angle broom bristles in a hurry and the other side won’t be affected,” he says. “You won’t have a nice flat plane across your broom drum.”
“During the winter, customers should set the angle broom stands on wood blocks to keep them from getting frozen to the surface. The stands are not designed to hold up the pressure when the broom is connected to the loader, so the broom should be disconnected when not in use and the face plate should be resting on the ground.”
Properly Storing an Angle Broom Attachment
Note: Thanks to Bobcat District Manager Cory Reiswig for assistance with this article. Look for more informational articles like this one in future issues.
Bobcat angle brooms have stands on each side of the attachment for proper storage. Reiswig says he sees too many brooms being stored incorrectly, which can ruin the bristles permanently. “If there is pressure on the broom’s bristles for an extended period of time, those bristles will remain bent,” he explains. “They will not straighten out, and then you have a flat spot on your drum. Customers need to put the stands down on each side of the broom and place the Bob-Tach™ face
If you’d like to read more about Bobcat attachments, visit www.bobcat.com/attachments. Bobcat offers hundreds of attachment models that can be paired with a machine to expand your business or replace a less-efficient product.
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Bobcat 463 Evolves into New S70 Skid-Steer Loader
Redesigned Instrument Panel for Bobcat Loaders
Updated Model Still Popular Option for Space-Restricted Jobsites
Bobcat continues to lead innovation in compact equipment with introduction of new instrumentation for its skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders and the A300 all-wheel steer loader. Significant changes were made to the left instrument panel that provides easy-to-read features that resemble automotive instrumentation.
New Layout Provides Easy-to-Read Diagnostics
For nearly a decade, the Bobcat® 463 skid-steer loader has been synonymous with space-restricted jobsites. Because of its size, the compact loader could fit where other machines couldn’t and replaced manual labor and tools in construction, landscaping and agriculture. Today the 463 has been updated and renamed the S70. The S70 skid-steer loader has retained its compact frame. The S70 is 71 inches high and 35 inches wide without an attachment, which enables it to access many confined areas. It can pass through gates to enter backyards, travel between homes or drive through barn doors. Its earliest predecessor — the M371 “mini-Bob” — was introduced in 1971 as the world’s smallest skid-steer loader.
Built to work in the tightest areas, the S70 is a time- and labor-saving machine.
The indicator lights for the Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS) require the operator to be seated, with the engine running and the “Press to Operate” button pressed to operate the lift, tilt and traction functions. The BICS indicator lights only illuminate when there is a system warning or when the BICS is disengaged on the new instrumentation. This is opposite of the previous instrumentation where the BICS indicator light is on when it is engaged. By changing this to more of an automotive style light, it’s more intuitive to alerting the operator when there is a system warning and leads to less eye strain when operating the equipment at night.
Landscapers rely on the machines to install irrigation systems, dig ponds, grade yards, till soil and remove stumps. Wheelbarrows and shovels are replaced by a loader and attachments that can do jobs in considerably less time and with more accuracy — not to mention more profitably. Construction crews often depend on this type of machine for interior demolition projects, such as highrise offices and hotels that are being demolished or renovated. The loader can fit onto freight elevators, pass through doorways, and still has enough power to smash concrete with a hydraulic breaker attachment. Once broken, the concrete can easily be removed with an industrial grapple attachment. The agricultural community is familiar with the compact loader too — from cleaning stalls and pens to carrying hay or bags of feed for animals, it’s a timeand back-saver. Choose from attachments such as the auger for repairing fence posts, blade for
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The left instrument panel includes indicator lights, warning lights, gauges, a press-to-operate button and traction lock override. An operator can easily get important machine information from one location.
characters to better explain the service codes. Bobcat loaders provide on-board diagnostics to efficiently troubleshoot problems in the field or prevent them before they occur — reducing downtime for you. On the new instrumentation, by pressing the information button, a screen display an hour meter, service reminders, service code and two new items: Engine RPM and system voltage. The engine RPM display allows you to better monitor the engine speed for fuel consumption; while the voltage display helps you monitor the machines electrical system performance to help prevent downtime. A new, easy-to-read instrument panel will be available for nearly all Bobcat loaders.
The new left panel features an easier to read self diagnostics screen with enhanced alpha numeric
New Tree Spade Attachments Now Available Bobcat Offers Five Sizes with Three Different Configurations to Match Applications
pushing snow or landplane for light grading applications. New features on the S70 include an updated engine mount that reduces vibration for improved operator comfort, a hydrostatic pump centering with tension spring that reduces maintenance and a belt drive system that resembles those on larger Bobcat skid-steer loaders. See photos and read more about the new Bobcat S70 skid-steer loader online at www.bobcat.com/S70.
Bobcat recently introduced a new line of tree spade attachments with five sizes and three blade configurations. This diverse selection allows customers to select the best Bobcat® tree spade attachment for their machine and application.
S70 Spec Update • 23.5-horsepower diesel engine • 700-pound rated operating capacity • 2,845-pound operating weight • 6.1 mph travel speed • 71 inches high • 35 inches wide (without attachment)
Bobcat attachment specialists met with representatives in the tree industry and decided to manufacture the following sizes: 24, 28, 32, 36 and 44 inches. Except for the 44-inch tree spade, all of the sizes are available in all blade configurations — The new tree spade attachment design gives operators excellent visibility.
truncated, modified and cone blade. The 44-inch spade is available in the modified and cone configurations. Truncated blades are best for use in loamy soils. On loamy to sandy soils, the modified blade configuration works best. The cone blade configuration is most often used to pick trees up and then transport and place them. This blade configuration can also be used to place trees in baskets. This blade configuration works best in sandy soils. Tree spade attachments can easily dig, transplant or package a tree without the operator leaving the Bobcat loader’s cab. Push-button fingertip controls are integrated into the loader handles to minimize operator effort and maximize productivity. The “easy dig” mode allows you to run all the blades with the push of a button. Go to www.bobcat.com/treespade to read more and see photos of the new Bobcat tree spade attachments. WorkSaver Summer 2008
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Bobcat Introduces B-Series Mini Track Loaders New Features Improve Comfort and Durability If you are familiar with Bobcat® mini track loaders you already know that these compact machines can be your strongest asset on space-restricted jobsites, and now they’ve been upgraded. They can eliminate manual labor and tools, and replace them with a tough machine and 21 different attachments to complete your jobs more efficiently.
New Features Upgrades have been made to the Bobcat MT52 and MT55 — some more subtle than others — for even better performance and safety. An auxiliary hydraulic continuous flow shutoff lever on the directional control handle has been added for enhanced attachment functionality. When the continuous flow shutoff lever is pressed down and held, the operator can then engage the auxiliary hydraulic control lever and maintain continuous hydraulic flow for operating a hydraulically powered attachment. Note: The engine will only start when the lever is up, but it will not when the lever is down. Adjust the loader’s directional control reference bar up to 11 degrees for improved comfort.
Last, but certainly not least, the Bobcat B-Series mini track loaders now have a Tier IV compliant diesel engine to meet EPA emission regulations.
More About Bobcat Mini Track Loaders Landscapers, construction workers and rental yards are among the most frequent customers of mini track loaders because of the machine’s size and attachment versatility. Small enough to pass through gates, doorways and between homes, yet powerful enough to replace a small crew of laborers with tools, Bobcat mini track loaders get work done faster and more efficiently. Learn more about these machines at www.bobcat.com/mtl. Bobcat B-Series mini track loaders feature a new continuous flow shutoff lever for enhanced attachment functionality.
Improved Operator Comfort Because operator height varies, especially with the removable ride-on platform, Bobcat mini track loaders now have adjustable tilt steering. With a wrench, the operator can rotate the reference bar up to 11 degrees for improved comfort. Bobcat remains the only mini track loader manufacturer with a removable ride-on platform that may be removed to access tight areas, and then quickly reinstalled for operator comfort.
Rubber Tracks Strengthened The third major improvement to the mini track loaders is a new compound for the rubber tracks. The exclusive C-Pattern tracks are more durable now thanks to the upgrade, while track life is expected to increase. Mini track loaders continue to be a popular choice for working in muddy or wet conditions because the rubber tracks provide better traction and flotation. They also minimize turf damage when crossing established yards, patios or driving over underground irrigation systems.
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New Mid-Mount Mower The Bobcat MM54 mid-mount mower has a cutting width of 54 inches. It is compatible with the Bobcat CT120 and CT122 compact tractors. Look for additional mid-mount mowers for larger Bobcat compact tractors in the coming months.
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Loaders
Performance Rated Operating Capacity (SAE) ROC with Counterweight Option Pump Capacity High Flow Pump Capacity Travel Speed Travel Speed (Two-Speed Option) Operating Weight Ground Pressure w/ Narrow Tracks Ground Pressure w/ Wide Tracks Selectable Joystick Controls Dimensions Length With Bucket Width With Bucket Height Height to Bucket Hinge Pin Engine Fuel Cooling Horsepower Displacement
Excavators
Overall Tail Swing Type Weight Dig Depth Reach @ Ground Level Dump Height Clearance Width
Cab Height Performance Arm Breakout Force Bucket Breakout Force Auxiliary Hyd. Flow Rated Lift Capacity* Travel Speed FastTrackTM Travel Speed Long Arm Weight** Dig Depth Reach @ Ground Level Dump Height Clearance Extendable Arm Weight*** Dig Depth Reach @ Ground Level Dump Height Clearance Engine Horsepower Engine Type Fuel Tank Capacity Machine Shutdown Protection Battery Run-down Protection *over blade, ground level, 10 ft. (3 m)
Low High Low High
S70 NEW
S100
S130
S150
S160
Skid-Steer S175
S185
S205
S220
S250
S300
S330
All-Wheel Steer A300
T140
T180
Compact Track T190
T250
T300
T320
MT52
MT55
700 lb. (318 kg) n/a 10 GPM (37,8 L/min) n/a 6.5 mph (10,5 km/hr) n/a 2708 lb. (1228 kg) n/a n/a n/a
1000 lb. (453 kg) n/a 13.1 GPM (49,6 L/min) n/a 6.5 mph (10,4 km/hr) n/a 4110 lb. (1864 kg) n/a n/a n/a
1300 lb. (590 kg) 1400 lb. (636 kg) 16.9 GPM (64,0 L/min) n/a 7.3 mph (11,8 km/hr) n/a 5235 lb. (2375 kg) n/a n/a Optional
1500 lb. (680 kg) 1600 lb. (726 kg) 16.9 GPM (64,0 L/min) n/a 7.3 mph (11,8 km/hr) 11.1 mph (17,9 km/hr) 5935 lb. (2692 kg) n/a n/a Optional
1600 lb. (726 kg) 1700 lb. (771 kg) 16.9 GPM (64,0 L/min) 26.4 GPM (100,0 L/min) 7.3 mph (11,8 km/hr) 11.1 mph (17,9 km/hr) 6115 lb. (2774 kg) n/a n/a Optional
1750 lb. (794 kg) 1850 lb. (839 kg) 16.9 GPM (64,0 L/min) n/a 7.3 mph (11,8 km/hr) 11.1 mph (17,9 km/hr) 6220 lb. (2821 kg) n/a n/a Optional
1850 lb. (839 kg) 1950 lb. (885 kg) 16.9 GPM (64,0 L/min) 26.4 GPM (100,0 L/min) 7.3 mph (11,8 km/hr) 11.1 mph (17,9 km/hr) 6220 lb. (2821 kg) n/a n/a Optional
2050 lb. (930 kg) 2150 lb.(975 kg) 16.3 GPM (61.7 L/min) 25.5 GPM (96.5 L/min) 7.0 mph (11,3 km/hr) 10.7 mph (17,2 km/hr) 6655 lb. (3023 kg) n/a n/a Optional
2200 lb. (998 kg) 2300 lb.(1043 kg) 20.7 GPM (78,4 L/min) 37 GPM (140 L/min) 6.9 mph (11,1 km/hr) 12 mph (19,3 km/hr) 7483 lb. (3394 kg) n/a n/a Optional
2500 lb. (1135 kg) 2600 lb. (1179 kg) 20.7 GPM (78,4 L/min) 37 GPM (140 L/min) 6.9 mph (11,1 km/hr) 12 mph (19,3 km/hr) 7825 lb. (3549 kg) n/a n/a Optional
3000 lb. (1361 kg) n/a 20.7 GPM (78,4 L/min) 37 GPM (140 L/min) 6.9 mph (11,1 km/hr) 12 mph (19,3 km/hr) 8448 lb. (3832 kg) n/a n/a Optional
3300 lb. (1497 kg) n/a 20.7 GPM (78,4 L/min) 37 GPM (140 L/min) 6.9 mph (11,1 km/hr) 12 mph (19,3 km/hr) 9185 lb. (4166 kg) n/a n/a Optional
3000 lb. (1361 kg) n/a 20.7 GPM (75.7 L/min) 37 GPM (140 L/min) 6.9 mph (11,1 km/hr) 12 mph (19,1 km/hr) 8673 lb. (3934 kg) n/a n/a Standard
1400 lb. (653 kg) n/a 16.9 GPM (64 L/min) n/a 7.3 mph (11,8 km/hr) n/a 6660 lb. (3021 kg) 5.2 PSI (35,9 kPa) n/a Optional
1800 lb. (816 kg) n/a 16.3 GPM (62 L/min) 25.5 GPM (96 L/min) 7.1 mph (11,4 km/hr) n/a 7367 lb. (3342 kg) 4.8 PSI (33,1 kPa) 4.0 PSI (27,6 kPa) Optional
1900 lb. (862 kg) n/a 16.3 GPM (62 L/min) 25.5 GPM (96 L/min) 7.1 mph (11,4 km/hr) n/a 7612 lb. (3453 kg) 4.9 PSI (33,8 kPa) 4.1 PSI (28,3 kPa) Optional
2500 lb. (1135 kg) n/a 21.2 GPM (80 L/min) 37 GPM (140 L/min) 6.6 mph (10,6 km/hr) n/a 9347 lb. (4240 kg) 4.0 PSI (27,6 kPa) 5.6 PSI (38,6 kPa) Optional
3000 lb. (1362 kg) n/a 21.2 GPM (80 L/min) 37 GPM (140 L/min) 6.6 mph (10,6 km/hr) n/a 9702 lb. (4401 kg) 4.2 PSI (29 kPa) 5.8 PSI (40 kPa) Optional
3200 lbs (1452 kg) n/a 21.2 GPM (80 L/min) 37 GPM (140 L/min) 6.6 mph (10,6 km/hr) n/a 9702 lb. (4401 kg) 4.2 PSI (29 kPa) 5.8 PSI (40 kPa) Optional
520 lb. (236 kg) n/a 12 GPM (45,4 L/min) n/a 3.5 mph (5,6 km/hr) n/a 2506 lb. (1136 kg) 5.2 PSI (35,9 kPa) n/a n/a
550 lb. (249 kg) n/a 12 GPM (45,4 L/min) n/a 3.5 mph (5,6 km/hr) n/a 2696 lb. (1223 kg) 4.1 PSI (28,3 kPa) n/a n/a
100.5 in. (2553 mm) 36.0 in. (914 mm) 71.4 in. (1814 mm) 94.5 in. (2399 mm)
110.2 in. (2800 mm) 50 in. (1270 mm) 73.92 in. (1878 mm) 103.6 in. (2633 mm)
124.1 in. (3152 mm) 62 in. (1575 mm) 77.3 in. (1964 mm) 109.5 in. (2781 mm)
130.3 in. (3309 mm) 68.0 in. (1727 mm) 76.3 in. (1938 mm) 114.5 in. (2908 mm)
130.3 in. (3310 mm) 68.0 in. (1727 mm) 76.3 in. (1938 mm) 114.5 in. (2908 mm)
130.3 in. (3310 mm) 68.0 in. (1727 mm) 76.3 in. (1938 mm) 118.2 in. (3002 mm)
130.3 in. (3310 mm) 68.0 in. (1727 mm) 76.3 in. (1938 mm) 118.2 in. (3002 mm)
130.3 in. (3310 mm) 68.0 in. (1727 mm) 76.3 in. (1938 mm) 118.2 in. (3002 mm)
142.9 in. (3630 mm) 74.0 in. (1880 mm) 80.9 in. (2055 mm) 122.4 in. (3109 mm)
142.9 in. (3630 mm) 74.0 in. (1880 mm) 80.9 in. (2055 mm) 128.8 in. (3272 mm)
142.9 in. (3630 mm) 74.0 in. (1880 mm) 80.9 in. (2055 mm) 128.8 in. (3272 mm)
142.9 in. (3630 mm) 74.0 in. (1880 mm) 82.2 in. (2088 mm) 130.0 in. (3303 mm)
142.9 in. (3630 mm) 74 in. (1880 mm) 80.9 in. (2055 mm) 128.8 in. (3272 mm)
124.1 in. (3153 mm) 56 in. (1422 mm) 77.4 in. (1967 mm) 109.6 in. (2783 mm)
130.3 in. (3310 mm) 68 in. (1727 mm) 76.3 in. (1938 mm) 114.5 in. (2908 mm)
130.3 in. (3310 mm) 68 in. (1727 mm) 76.3 in. (1938 mm) 118.2 in. (3002 mm)
142.9 in. (3630 mm) 80.0 in. (2032 mm) 80.9 in. (2055 mm) 122.4 in. (3109 mm)
142.9 in. (3630 mm) 80.0 in. (2032 mm) 80.9 in. (2055 mm) 128.8 in. (3272 mm)
142.9 in. (3630 mm) 80.0 in. (2032 mm) 80.9 in. (2055 mm) 128.8 in. (3272 mm)
93.4 in. (2373 mm) 36 in. (914 mm) 48.6 in. (1235 mm) 71.3 in. (1810 mm)
96.4 in. (2448 mm) 44 in. (1118 mm) 49.1 in. (1246 mm) 71.3 in. (1810 mm)
Diesel Liquid 23.5 (16,8 kW) 61.1 cu. in. (1,0 L)
Diesel Liquid 35.5 (26.5 kW) 94.4 cu. in. (1,5 L)
Diesel Liquid 49 (36,5 kW) 148.5 cu. in. (2,4 L)
Diesel Liquid 49 (36,5 kW) 148.5 cu. in. (2,4 L)
Turbo Diesel Liquid 61 (45,5 kW) 158.7 cu. in. (2,6 L)
Diesel Liquid 49 (36,5 kW) 148.5 cu. in. (2,4 L)
Turbo Diesel Liquid 61 (45,5 kW) 158.7 cu. in. (2,6 L)
Turbo Diesel Liquid 66 (49,2 kW) 158.7 cu. in. (2,6 L)
Turbo Diesel Liquid 75 (55,9 kW) 230 cu. in. (3,8 L)
Turbo Diesel Liquid 75 (55,9 kW) 230 cu. in. (3,8 L)
Turbo Diesel Liquid 81 (60,4 kW) 230 cu. in. (3,8 L)
Diesel Liquid 85 (63,4 kW) 230 cu. in. (3,8 L)
Turbo Diesel Liquid 81 (60,4 kW) 230 cu. in. (3,8 L)
Diesel Liquid 49 (36,5 kW) 148.5 cu. in. (2,4 L)
Turbo Diesel Liquid 66 (49,2 kW) 158.7 cu. in. (2,6 L)
Turbo Diesel Liquid 66 (49,2 kW) 158.7 cu. in. (2,6 L)
Turbo Diesel Liquid 81 (60,4 kW) 230 cu. in. (3,8 L)
Turbo Diesel Liquid 81 (60,4 kW) 230 cu. in. (3,8 L)
Turbo Diesel Liquid 92 (68,6 kW) 230 cu. in. (3,8 L)
Diesel Liquid 20 (14,9 kW) 43.9 cu. in. (0,7 L)
Diesel Liquid 25 (18,5 kW) 54.9 cu. in. (0,9 L)
418
323
425
325
329
331
430
335
435
337
442
Zero Tail 2593 lb. (1175 kg) 6 ft. (1,8 m) 10 ft. 1 in. (3093 mm) 6 ft. (2010 mm) 27.9-43.3 in. (700-900 mm) 86.9 in. (2209 mm)
Conventional 3655 lb. (1658 kg) 7 ft. 6 in. (2,3 m) 12 ft. 10 in. (3912 mm) 8 ft. 4 in. (2547 mm) 38.6-53.5 in. (980-1360 mm) 86.7 in. (2202 mm)
Zero Tail 5849 lb. (2653 kg) 8 ft. 4 in. (2,5 m) 14 ft. 10 in. (4521 mm) 9 ft. 2 in. (2794 mm)
Conventional 6145 lb. (2788 kg) 8 ft. 5 in. (2,5 m) 13 ft. 11 in. (4233 mm) 9 ft. 1 in. (2779 mm)
Conventional 7098 lb. (3220 kg) 10 ft. 2 in. (3,1 m) 16 ft. (4874 mm) 10 ft. 2 in. (3089 mm)
Conventional 7185 lb. (3259 kg) 10 ft. 2 in. (3,1 m) 16 ft. (4874 mm) 10 ft. 2 in. (3089 mm)
Zero House 8024 lb. (3640 kg) 10 ft. 1 in. (3,1 m) 16 ft. 9 in. (5097 mm) 10 ft. 3 in. (3125 mm)
Conventional 9170 lb. (4159 kg) 11 ft. 8 in. (3,6 m) 17 ft. 11 in. (5472 mm) 11 ft. 8 in. (3553 mm)
Zero House 10555 lb. (4788 kg) 11 ft. 3 in. (3,4 m) 18 ft. 5 in. (5611 mm) 11 ft. 8 in. (3649 mm)
Conventional 11085 lb. (5028 kg) 11 ft. 9 in. (3,6 m) 18 ft. 9 in. (5714 mm) 12 ft. 8 in. (3864 mm)
Zero Tail 16538 lb. (7500 kg) 13 ft. 11 in. (4,3 m) 23 ft. 10 in. (7260 mm) 13 ft. 8 in. (4160 mm)
60.6 in. (1540 mm)
55 in. (1398 mm)
60.6 in. (1540 mm)
60.6 in. (1540 mm)
70.1 in. (1780 mm)
70.1 in. (1780 mm)
76 in. (1930 mm)
76 in. (1932 mm)
92 in. (2337 mm)
94.2 in. (2392 mm)
92.8 in. (2357 mm)
92.9 in. (2358 mm)
92.9 in. (2358 mm)
95.5 in. (2426 mm)
94 in. (2400 mm)
100.1 in. (2541 mm)
98.7 in. (2508 mm)
107 in. (2720 mm)
1248 lbf (5550 N) 1865 lbf (8294 N) 5.7 GPM (20,4 L/min) 527 lb. (239 kg) 1.3 mph (2.1 km/hr) 2.1 mph (3.1 km/hr) n/a n/a
1996 lbf (8879 N) 3751 lbf (16685 N) 7.9 GPM (30 L/min) 640 lb. (290 kg) 1.4 mph (2,3 km/hr) 2.4 mph (3,8 km/hr) n/a n/a
3282 lbf (14600 N) 5058 lbf (22500 N) 13.2 GPM (50 L/min) 1486 lb. (675 kg) 1.3 mph (2,1 km/hr) 2.3 mph (3,7 km/hr) n/a n/a Option 6257 lb. (2838 kg) 9 ft. 3 in. (2845 mm) 15 ft. 9 in. (4792 mm) 11 ft. 9 in. (3640 mm)
2820 lbf (12544 N) 4766 lbf (21200 N) 12.3 GPM (46,4 L/min) 1249 lb. (566 kg) 1.2 mph (1,9 km/hr) 1.9 mph (3,1 km/hr) n/a n/a Option 6477 lb. (2939 kg) 9 ft. 5 in. (2,9 m) 14 ft. 10 in. (4529 mm) 9 ft. 9 in. (2968 mm)
3844 lbf (17099 N) 6866 lbf (30451 N) 14 GPM (53 L/min) 2038 lb. (924 kg) 1.2 mph (1,9 km/hr) 1.9 mph (3,1 km/hr) n/a n/a
3844 lbf (17099 N) 6866 lbf (30451 N) 16.4 GPM (62 L/min) 2416 lb. (1095 kg) 1.7 mph (2,7 km/hr) 3.2 mph (5,2 km/hr) n/a n/a Option 7538 lb. (3419 kg) 11 ft. 2 in. (3,4 m) 17 ft. (5167 mm) 10 ft. 9 in. (3270 mm) Option 7728 lb. (3505 kg) 12 ft. 10 in. (3914 mm) 18 ft. 5 in. (5614 mm) 11 ft. 2 in. (3399 mm)
3844 lbf (17099 N) 6866 lbf (30451 N) 16.4 GPM (62 L/min) 2677 lb. (1214 kg) 1.5 mph (2,4 km/hr) 2.9 mph (4,7 km/hr) 2.6 mph (4,2 km/hr) 5.0 mph (8,0 km/hr) Option 8258 lb. (3746 kg) 11 ft. 1 in. (3,4 m) 17 ft. 8 in. (5395 mm) 10 ft. 10 in. (3305 mm) Option 8662 lb. (3930 kg) 12 ft. 9 in. (3878 mm) 19 ft. 2 in. (5846 mm) 11 ft. 3 in. (3434 mm)
5262 lbf (23406 N) 7892 lbf (35105 N) 19.8 GPM (75 L/min) 3963 lb. (1798 kg) 2.0 mph (3,2 km/hr) 3.4 mph (5,5 km/hr) n/a n/a
5262 lbf (23406 N) 7892 lbf (35105 N) 19.8 GPM (75 L/min) 4895 lb. (2221 kg) 1.8 mph (2,9 km/hr) 3.0 mph (4,8 km/hr) n/a 5.4 mph (8,7 km/hr) Option 10802 lb. (4900 kg) 12 ft. 5 in. (3,8 m) 19 ft. 7 in. (5961 mm) 12 ft. 9 in. (3889 mm)
6697 lbf (29790 N) 9267 lbf (41223 N) 20 GPM (75 L/min) 5487 lb. (2488 kg) 1.9 mph (3,1 km/hr) 3.2 mph (5,2 km/hr) n/a n/a Option 11660 lb. (5289 kg) 13 ft. 1 in. (4 m) 20 ft. (6111 mm) 13 ft. 6 in. (4127 mm)
9585 lbf (24600 N) 11970 lbf (53200 N) 26.4 GPM (100 L/min) 11442 lb. (5190 kg) 1.7 mph (2,7 km/hr) 3.2 mph (5,2 km/hr) n/a n/a
41.8 hp (29,9 kW) Diesel 12.3 gal (46,6 L) Standard Standard
41.8 hp (31,9 kW) Diesel 17.8 gal (67,4 L) Standard Standard
41.8 hp (29,5 kW) Diesel 12.3 gal (46,6 L) Standard Standard
10.2 hp (7,4 kW) Diesel 4.2 gal (16 L) n/a **with long arm and counterweight
13.9 hp (9,9 kW) Diesel 7.3 gal (27,5 L) n/a
27.0 hp (19,7 kW) Diesel 17.8 gal (67,4 L) Standard Standard
27.4 hp (20,6 kW) Diesel 14 gal (53,3 L) Standard Standard
27.4 hp (20,7 kW) Diesel 12.3 gal (46,6 L) Standard Standard
***with extendable arm and counterweight
48.8 hp (36,5 kW) Turbo Diesel 17.8 gal (67,4 L) Standard Standard
48.8 hp (35,7 kW) Turbo Diesel 22.3 gal (84,4 L) Standard Standard
73.0 hp (54.5 kW) Turbo Diesel 34 gal (130 L)
Compact Tractors
CT120 Engine Fuel Diesel - Tier IV Horsepower 20 (14,9 kW) Fuel Tank Capacity 5.3 gal. (20 L) Displacement 56.6 cu. in. (0,9 L) Performance PTO Horsepower 14.5 hp (10,8 kW) 3-Pt Hitch Category I 3-Pt Lift Capacity at 24” Behind LP (with loader) 960 lb. (435 kg) Rear PTO 540 RPM Rear PTO system Live Mid-PTO (optional) 2000 RPM Total Hydraulic Pump Capacity 7.7 GPM (35 L/min) Rear Hydraulics (optional) Single Travel Speed Range 1 (low)* 0-3.6 mph (0-5,8 km/hr) Travel Speed Range 2 (med) n/a Travel Speed Range 3 (high) 0-9.3 mph (0-15 km/hr) Reverse 0-5.8 mph (0-9,3 km/hr) Transmission Hydrostatic Brakes Wet disc Rear Differential Lock Standard Four-Wheel Standard Dimensions Weight 1969 lb. (893 kg) Length (w/ 3-Pt) 105.7 in. (2685 mm) Width (w/ Ag. Tires) 46.3 in. (1176 mm) Height (w/ ROPS up) 81.8 in. (2078 mm) Wheelbase 57.9 in. (1471 mm) Ground clearance 10.7 in. (271 mm) Attachments Loader Rated Operating Capacity at 500 mm in 830 lb. (376 kg) Front of Bucket Pin (with rear ballast) 48 in., 54 in. Loader Bucket Width (1219 mm, 1372 mm) Loader Max Lift Height 73.3 in. (1862 mm) Features Suspension Seat Standard Spark Arrestor Muffler Standard Glow Plug Engine Pre-heat Standard Cruise Control Standard **with agriculture tires (general purpose and turf tires also available)
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Mini Track
CT122
CT225
CT230
CT235
CT335*
Diesel - Tier IV 22 (16 kW) 5.3 gal. (20 L) 61.5 cu. in. (1 L)
Diesel - Tier IV 27 (20 kW) 7.9 gal. (30 L) 85.4 cu. in. (1,4 L)
Diesel - Tier IV 30 (22,3 kW) 7.9 gal. (30 L) 91.5 cu. in. (1,5 L)
Diesel - Tier IV 35 (26,1 kW) 7.9 gal. (30 L) 100.5 cu. in. (1,5 L)
Diesel - Tier IV 38 (28 kW) 11.9 gal. (45 L) 109.8 cu. in. (1,8 L)
16.2 hp (12,1 kW) Category I 960 lb. (435 kg) 540 RPM Live 2000 RPM 7.7 GPM (35 L/min) Single 0-3.6 mph (0-5,8 km/hr) 0-9.3 mph (0-15 km/hr) n/a 0-5.8 mph (0-9,3 km/hr) Hydrostatic Wet disc Standard Standard 2056 lb. (933 kg) 105.7 in. (2685 mm) 46.3 in. (1176 mm) 81.8 in. (2078 mm) 57.9 in. (1471 mm) 10.7 in. (271 mm)
19.5 hp (14,5 kW) 22 hp (16,4 kW) 26.5 hp (19,8 kW) Category I Category I Category I 1225 lb. (556 kg) 1225 lb. (556 kg) 1225 lb. (556 kg) 540 RPM 540 RPM 540 RPM Live Live Live 2000 RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM 12.2 GPM (55 L/min) 12.7 GPM (55 L/min) 12.2 GPM (46,2 L/min) Single or Dual Single or Dual Single or Dual 0-3.3 mph (0-5,3 km/hr) 0-3.3 mph (0-5,3 km/hr) 0-3.3 mph (0-5,3 km/hr) 0-6.4 mph (0-10,3 km/hr) 0-6.4 mph (0-10,3 km/hr) 0-6.4 mph (0-10,3 km/hr) 0-13.1 mph (0-21,1 km/hr) 0-13.1 mph (0-21,1 km/hr) 0-13.1 mph (0-21,1 km/hr) 0-8.2 mph (0-13,2 km/hr) 0-8.2 mph (0-13,2 km/hr) 0-8.2 mph (0-14 km/hr) Hydrostatic Hydrostatic Hydrostatic Wet disc Wet disc Wet disc Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard 3028 lb. (1373 kg) 122.2 in. (3104 mm) 55.4 in. (1407 mm) 95.9 in. (2436 mm) 66.1 in. (1679 mm) 9.9 in. (252 mm)
3056 lb. (1386 kg) 122.2 in. (3104 mm) 55.4 in. (1407 mm) 95.9 in. (2436 mm) 66.1 in. (1679 mm) 9.9 in. (252 mm)
3056 lb. (1386 kg) 122.2 in. (3104 mm) 55.4 in. (1407 mm) 95.9 in. (2436 mm) 66.1 in. (1679 mm) 9.9 in. (252 mm)
830 lb. (376 kg)
1225 lb. (556 kg)
1225 lb. (556 kg)
1225 lb. (556 kg)
48 in., 54 in. (1219 mm, 1372 mm) 73.3 in. (1862 mm)
54 in., 60 in., 68 in. (1372-1727 mm) 84.3 in. (2141 mm)
54 in., 60 in., 68 in. (1372-1727 mm) 84.3 in. (2141 mm)
54 in., 60 in., 68 in. (1372-1727 mm) 84.3 in. (2141 mm)
Standard Standard Standard Standard
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Coming in 2008 CT440* CT445* Diesel - Tier IV 41 (30,5 kW) 11.9 gal. (45 L) 122 cu. in. (2 L)
Diesel - Tier IV 45 (33,5 kW) 11.9 gal. (45 L) 134.3 cu. in. (2,2 L)
CT450* Diesel - Tier IV 49 (36,5 kW) 11.9 gal. (45 L) 146.5 cu. in. (2,4 L)
26.5 hp (19,8 kW) 30 hp (22,4 kW) 34 hp (25,3 kW) 38 hp (28,3 kW) Category I Category I Category I Category I 1907 lb. (865 kg) 1995 lb. (905 kg) 1995 lb. (905 kg) 1995 lb. (905 kg) 540 RPM 540 RPM 540 RPM 540 RPM Independent Independent Independent Independent 2000 RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM 14.5 GPM (55 L/min) 16.1 GPM (61 L/min) 16.1 GPM (61 L/min) 16.1 GPM (61 L/min) Single or Dual Single or Dual Single or Dual Single or Dual 0-3.8 mph (0-6,1 km/hr) 0-4.0 mph (0-6,4 km/hr) 0-4.2 mph (0-6,8 km/hr) 0-4.2 mph (0-6,8 km/hr) 0-6.5 mph (0-10,5 km/hr) 0-6.8 mph (0-10,9 km/hr) 0-7.2 mph (0-11,6 km/hr) 0-7.2 mph (0-11,6 km/hr) 0-16.1 mph (0-25,9 km/hr) 0-16.8 mph (0-27 km/hr) 0-17.7 mph (0-28,5 km/hr) 0-17.7 mph (0-28,5 km/hr) n/a n/a n/a n/a Hydrostatic Hydrostatic Hydrostatic Hydrostatic Wet disc Wet disc Wet disc Wet disc Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard 3915 lb. (1776 kg) 129.1 in. (3279 mm) 61.6 in. (1565 mm) 93.1 in. (2365 mm) 69.6 in. (1768 mm) 14.3 in. (363 mm)
4130 lb. (1873 kg) 134.3 in. (3411 mm) 63.9 in. (1623 mm) 95 in. (2413 mm) 74 in. (1880 mm) 14.7 in. (373 mm)
4189 lb. (1900 kg) 134.3 in. (3411 mm) 69.2 in. (1758 mm) 96.2 in. (2443 mm) 74 in. (1880 mm) 15.9 in. (404 mm)
4189 lb. (1900 kg) 134.3 in. (3411 mm) 69.2 in. (1758 mm) 96.2 in. (2443 mm) 74 in. (1880 mm) 15.9 in. (404 mm)
1800 lb. (816 kg)
1800 lb. (816 kg)
1800 lb. (816 kg)
2500 lb. (1134 kg)
54 in., 60 in., 68 in., 72 in. 54 in., 60 in., 68 in., 72 in. 54 in., 60 in., 68 in., 72 in. 54 in., 60 in., 68 in., 72 in. (1372-1829 mm) (1372-1829 mm) (1372-1829 mm) (1372-1829 mm) 97 in. (2464 mm) 97 in. (2464 mm) 97 in. (2464 mm) 106 in. (2692 mm) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Standard Standard Standard Standard
*New models; preliminary specs Specifications for the Bobcat CT335, CT440, CT445 and CT450 are subject to change
Standard Standard Standard Standard
Standard Standard Standard Standard
Utility Vehicles
Performance Vehicle Rated Capacity (SAE) Ground Clearance (Differential Guard) Cargo Box Bed Load Capacity Travel Speed Travel Speed (Reverse) Dry Weight Dimensions Length Width Cargo Box Height Cargo Box Width Cargo Box Length Cargo Box Bed Load Height Engine Fuel/Cooling Fuel Tank Horsepower Displacement
2100
2200
2200S
2300
1200 lb. (544 kg) 6.6 in. (168 mm)
1200 lb. (544 kg) 12 in. (305 mm)
1600 lb. (726 kg) 12 in. (305 mm)
1200 lb. (544 kg) 11.1 in. (282 mm)
800 lb. (363 kg) 19 mph (30,6 km/hr) 13 mph (20,9 km/hr) 1100 lb. (499 kg)
800 lb. (363 kg) 25 mph (40,2 km/hr) 15 mph (24 km/hr) 1475 lb. (664 kg) Diesel — 1339 lb. (607 kg) Gas
800 lb. (363 kg) 25 mph (40 km/hr) 13 mph (20,9 km/hr) 1734 lb. (780 kg) Diesel — 1734 lb. (788 kg) Gas
800 lb. (363 kg) 25 mph (40,2 km/hr) 15 mph (24 km/hr) 1795 lb. (814 kg)
125 in. (3175 mm) 54 in. (1372 mm) 11 in. (279 mm) 48 in. (1219 mm) 45 in. (1143 mm) 31 in. (787 mm)
124.6 in. (3165 mm) 57.8 in. (1468 mm) 11 in. (279 mm) 50 in. (1270 mm) 48 in. (1219 mm) 33 in. (813 mm)
157.6 in. (4003 mm) 57.8 in. (1468 mm) 11 in. (279 mm) 50 in. (1270 mm) 48 in. (1219 mm) 33 in. (838 mm)
142 in. (3607 mm) 57.8 in. (1468 mm) 11 in. (279 mm) 50 in. (1270 mm) 48 in. (1219 mm) 33 in. (838 mm)
Gasoline/Air 7 gal. (26,5 L) 13 (9,7 kW) 400 cc (0,40 L)
Gasoline/Air — Diesel/Liquid 6.5 gal. (24,6 L) 23 (17,15 kW) — 20 (14,92 kW) 675 cc (0,61 L) — 719 cc (0,72 L)
Gasoline/Air — Diesel/Liquid 6.3 gal. (24 L) 23 (17,15 kW) — 20 (15 kW) 675 cc (0,61 L) — 719 cc (0,72 L)
Diesel/Liquid 6.3 gal. (23,8 L) 20 (14,92 kW) 719 cc (0,72 L)
Toolcat 5600
Machine Engine Weight (Without Attachments) Overall Dimensions (L x W x H)
5600 56 hp (41,8 kW) Diesel Turbo-charged 5490 lb. (2490 kg) 144.5 x 60 x 81 in. (3670 x 1524 x 2057 mm) 85 in. (2159 mm) 17 ft. (5182 mm) 0-9 mph (14.5 km/hr) 0-18 mph (29 km/hr) 0-9 mph (14.5 km/hr)
Wheelbase Outside Turning Diameter (AWS) Travel Speed (Low Range) Travel Speed (High Range) Travel Speed (Reverse) Loader Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) 1500 lb. (680 kg) Lift Height (Pivot Pin) 84.3 in. (2141 mm) Maximum Reach (Pivot Pin) 46.8 in. (1189 mm) Roll-Back Angle (at Ground) 30° Dump Angle (at Full Lift Height) 40° Fuel Tank 20 gal. (75,7 L) Attachment Systems Hydraulic Flow - Standard 18.9 GPM (71,5 L/min) Hydraulic Flow - High 27.9 GPM (105,6 L/min) Hydraulic Pressure 3000 PSI (206,8 Bar) Capacities (Cargo Box and Machine) Cargo Box Volume 18 ft.3 (0,51 m ) Cargo Box Size (L x W x H) 56 x 51 x 10 in. (1422 x 1295 x 254 mm) Bed Height (from Ground) 37 in. (940 mm) Cargo Box Lift Dual Hydraulic Cylinders Cargo Box Maximum Load 2000 lb. (907 kg)
VersaHandler TTC Performance Operating Weight Max. Load Capacity Max. Load Full Height Max. Load at Reach Lift Height Max. Reach Maximum Travel Speed Low High Frame Level Angle Dimensions Length Fork Heel to Rear Hitch Cab Height Width Engine Fuel Cooling Cylinders SAE Net HP Rated RPM Displacement
V417
V518
V723
V638
V638 with Stabilizers
10648 lb. (4830 kg) 4400 lb. (1996 kg) 4400 lb. (1996 kg) 2000 lb. (907 kg) 206 in. (5230 mm) 124 in. (3150 mm) 4.3 mph (7 km/hr) 15.5 mph (25 km/hr) N/A
10846 lb. (4920 kg) 5000 lb. (2268 kg) 5000 lb. (2268 kg) 2000 lb. (907 kg) 217.7 in. (5530 mm) 128.2 in. (3256 mm) 4.4 mph (7,1 km/hr) 18.4 mph (29,6 km/hr) N/A
15827 lb. (7169 kg) 7000 lb. (3175 kg) 7000 lb. (3175 kg) 3000 lb. (1361 kg) 283.6 in. (7205 mm) 156.5 in. (3975 mm) 4.4 mph (7,1 km/hr) 18.7 mph (30,1 km/hr) +/- 6°
18275 lb. (8307 kg) 6700 lb. (3045 kg) 5000 lb. (2268 kg) 850 lb. (386 kg) 467 in. (11862 mm) 323 in. (8204 mm) 4.7 mph (7,6 km/hr) 18.4 mph (30,1 km/hr) +/- 6°
19467 lb. (8830 kg) 7716 lb. (3500 kg) 6614 lb. (3000 kg) 2000 lb. (907 kg) 467 in. (11862 mm) 323 in. (8204 mm) 4.7 mph (7,6 km/hr) 18.4 mph (30,1 km/hr) +/- 6°
156.8 in. (3984 mm) 78.1 in. (1985 mm) 72.4 in. (1840 mm)
173.5 in. (4407 mm) 82.6 in. (2097 mm) 78.1 in. (1984 mm)
195.6 in. (4969 mm) 93.4 in. (2372 mm) 87.2 in. (2215 mm)
214.9 in. (5459 mm) 93.4 in. (2372 mm) 87.2 in. (2215 mm)
214.9 in. (5459 mm) 93.4 in. (2372 mm) 87.2 in. (2215 mm)
Turbo Diesel Liquid 4 75 (56 kW) 2400 201 cu. in. (3,3 L)
Turbo Diesel Liquid 4 100 (74,5 kW) 2200 269 cu. in. (4,4 L)
Turbo Diesel Liquid 4 100 (74,5 kW) 2200 269 cu. in. (4,4 L)
Turbo Diesel Liquid 4 100 (74,5 kW) 2200 269 cu. in. (4,4 L)
Turbo Diesel Liquid 4 100 (74,5 kW) 2200 269 cu. in. (4,4 L)
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50 Years of CompaCt Loader exCeLLenCe Clockwise, from top (with date of launch): 743 (1981), 753 (1990), M610 (1972), S330 (2006), M60 (1958), M400 (1960), M440 (1962)
Technology Update: Off-Road Engine Emissions What You Need to Know About 2008 EPA Regulations There’s a lot of talk these days about engine emission regulations in the United States and Canada. You might be wondering about what type of off-road engine your new piece of Bobcat equipment has. This article will give you an update on the latest requirements and where Bobcat machines fit in each category. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides engine emission requirements based on engine horsepower. In 2008, the new Tiers went into affect that have an impact on Bobcat equipment between 0 and 100 horsepower. These include equipment in Tier IV, Interim Tier IV and Tier III, depending on the horsepower rating. Below is a brief explanation of each of the EPA Tiers. Please refer to the chart below to identify where Bobcat machines fall in each tier.
EPA Tier IV Bobcat machines with engine gross power output of less than 25 hp will become EPA Tier IV compliant. No major impacts to the engine installations were made to meet these new requirements.
EPA Interim Tier IV Machines with engine gross power output from 25 hp to < 75 hp will become EPA Interim Tier IV compliant. Significant changes were made to these engines, including: • Internal engine and fuel system — combustion optimization
• Cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) — specific to the Kubota V2607T Note: Bobcat chose to be Interim Tier IV compliant in the category from 50 – 75 hp rather than Tier III. Other manufacturers may opt for Tier III compliance. They will be required to meet Tier IV regulations in 2012 instead of 2013.
EPA Tier III Machines with engine gross power output from 75 hp to 100 hp will become 2008 Tier III compliant. Significant changes were made to meet these requirements. • Internal engine and fuel system — combustion optimization • Closed breather systems on turbocharged engines
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel is approved for use in Bobcat equipment. A low sulfur fuel decal will be added near the fuel fill. Bobcat also approves up to 5 percent biodiesel content provided low sulfur requirements are met and the guidelines for biodiesel are used.
• Closed breather systems on turbocharged engines
2008 EPA Compliance Power
Regulation
Machine Models
0 to 25 Horsepower
Tier IV
Loaders: S70, MT52, MT55 MX: 418, 323 Utility: 2200D, 2300
25 to 75 Horsepower
Interim Tier IV
Loaders: S100 through S205, T140 through T190 MX: 325 through 435
75 to 100 Horsepower
Tier III
Loaders: S220 through S330, T250 through T300 Telehandlers: V417 through V723 MX: 442
Note: The Toolcat 5600 and T320 will be using EPA’s Transition Flexibility program in 2008.
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F e at u r e
Story
Bobcat Customers are “Unleashed” “How Bobcat Unleashed Me” Contest Entries Pour in With Fascinating Stories In January, Bobcat launched a contest called “How Bobcat Unleashed Me” to encourage Bobcat enthusiasts to submit their success stories for a chance to win a grand prize of $75,000 in Bobcat equipment. Winners will be announced in the Fall issue. The contest ended on May 30, 2008. We decided to reprint snippets from some of the more interesting entries in this issue of WorkSaver magazine. You can read the entire entries online as well as all of the weekly and monthly winners at www.bobcat.com/contest.
Jason Bot
BotCon Contracting Limited – Lan genburg, Saskatchewan, Canada “Our com pany specializes in concrete constru
mining industry of southern Sask pour concrete underground. We
ction and demolition in the potash
atchewan. Until 2001, we used dru
fed 90-pound bags of gravel and
m mixers to
bags of cement into the mixers by hand. work. We have since switched to bags of gravel that are hauled by a rented Bobcat S185 skid-steer load er and fed into a mixer with a Bob cat 553 and a Bobcat S100. We use Bobcat hydraulic demolition ham mers to demolish concrete and pota sh, which saves a lot of labor.” This was very dirty, labor-intensive
Mitch Roley
All Equine Arenas – Littleton, Colo.
Mark McComas
le, Md. Magnum Marine, Inc. – Stevensvil
g involved cat® 430 compact excavator. Bein “Two years ago, I purchased a Bob like when I felt it would see very limited use, in strictly marine construction, I r-old machine at the local e dirt. I had purchased the one-yea littl a e mov or d hea bulk a fill had to back raulic by hand. The installation of a hyd d out that we were moving poles foun s sale in y Tob hip. lers dea Bobcat t. Now, the machine picks up the e manual labor a thing of the pas nsiv inte that e mad r vato exca our clamp on times faster.” them into the water, and does it ten poles, neatly and accurately drops
Susan Shott
Street Smart Dog Training – Harvard, Ill. “Unleash me? Now that’s a scary thought. Since I’m a little old lady,
might want to reconsider. But here’s my story anyway. About seven
when I finally bought my house in the country, my fence guy came
married. But the Bobcat track loader … Wow! I watched it rumble
my tires. It cheerfully heaved up dirt, stones, trees and everything
you guys
years ago,
roaring up in a
Bobcat compact track loader and my heart went zing. I liked the fence
guy too, but it turned out he was
over terrain that would have popped out
stuck. It never even thought about getting stuck. I kept waiting for
else — all in the dead of winter. It never got
it to screw up and it never did. “‘I want one,’ I told my friends. ‘Yeah, right,’ they laughed; ‘What the heck would you do with it?’ ‘Uproot something,’ I replied. Now, after seven years in the country , I know exactly how a Bobcat machine would unleash me — especially after days like today, when I limped inside after plowing snow with my little green tractor. Bless its little heart, my tractor means well and sincerely tries its best. But it’s no match for serious work, and it spent nearly half of its time getting stuck. As for moving stones or trees, the poor thing would faint at the thought. “Bobcat machines don’t faint. They laugh at a challenge, flex their
speed ahead. If I had a Bobcat machine, even a little old lady like
brawny biceps and roar off, full
me could easily move snow, dirt, rocks, brush, and trees … I have five rural acres, and all kinds of stuff just needs doing out in the country. If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s this: The right tool is everything. And a Bobcat track loader is the right tool to unleash me.”
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areas because “On most ranches that I’ve worked, there is limited access to many move through a of gates. I found that the Bobcat T300 compact track loader could changing the attachments, from the lot of tight areas and over multiple terrains. The ease and speed of efficient. I was working on a job bucket to an auger or vibrating roller, makes me look and feel very posts. I attached the auger and started outside of Vail, Colo., and needed 24-inch holes for my round pen a basketball-sized rock. With other drilling. The ground was really hard and on the very first hole, I hit way the machine would pull it. With tractors I’ve rented, I would’ve backed the bit out since there’s no to say, I was impressed. the T300, I just lifted and that bad boy popped right out. Needless wall the customer also needed. The “After 26 holes, I had enough large rocks to build a nice retaining how such a compact unit can lift and power is very surprising to most custumers, and I have been asked ‘Well, it’s a Bobcat machine.’” push so much weight around. I always seem to say the same thing:
Ryan Walsh
Mandarin Enterprises, LLC – Staten Island, N.Y.
“While I was in college, I purchased a Bobcat 440B skid-steer loader
bucket and plow. Overnight, I was in the snow removal business.
snow season, I began getting calls from my snow customers to do
work. As a result, Mandarin Enterprises was born. I began doing
with a
After my first light excavation
bigger and bigger work. In 2001, I purchased a Bobcat 773 from Garden State Bobcat in New Jersey. This enabled me to do bigger excavation work and service more snow customers. “As my business evolved, I started to do more demolition work. I purchased a 2006 Bobcat 463 skidsteer loader with bucket and plow. I also purchased a 1999 Bobcat 763. I equipped both the 773 and 763 with solid tires and grapple buckets. These two Bobcat machines are an integral part of my demolition operation. With them, I can go into buildings and basements, and on roofs, and demolish anything I come across. “If it wasn’t for Bobcat Company’s workhorse equipment and its
power, my business would not have grown to $2.5 million annual
dependability, reliability and sheer
ly — and it’s still growing.”
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B o b c a t ’ s
P a u s e
Rudolf Diesel
Letters from Readers
March 28, 2008, marked the 150th anniversary of Rudolf Diesel’s birth. Diesel was responsible for the invention of the internal combustion engine. Today all Bobcat compact machines use a diesel engine for power. Imagine what life would be like today without his marvelous invention?
Bobcat equipment allows me to do more work and do it efficiently.
Playing with Words • I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger, and then it hit me. • To write with a broken pencil is pointless. • When fish are in schools they sometimes take debate. • A thief fell into wet cement. He became a hardened criminal. • Thieves who steal corn from a garden could be charged with stalking. • We’ll never run out of math teachers because they always multiply. • The geology professor discovered that her theory of earthquakes was on shaky ground. • If you take a laptop computer for a run you could jog your memory. • A dentist and a manicurist fought tooth and nail. • A will is a dead giveaway. • Show me a piano falling down a mine shaft and I’ll show you A-flat miner. • The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine is now fully recovered. • A grenade fell onto a kitchen floor in France, resulting in Linoleum Blownapart. • He broke into song because he couldn’t find the key. • If you jump off a Paris bridge, you are in Seine. • When she saw her first strands of gray hair, she thought she’d dye. • Bakers trade bread recipes on a knead to know basis.
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— Shawn McShea, Conyngham, Pa. I use my 732 Bobcat loader for everything around my farm and welding shop. — John Fountain, Asheboro, N.C. We have owned a Bobcat skid-steer loader since 1992. My husband Dale calls it “his hired man.” — Kathy Thompson, St. Charles, Minn. I have always found Bobcat to manufacture highquality equipment. — Rodney Slone, Combs, Ky. Our past experience with Bobcat equipment has been excellent — low maintenance cost and ease of operator use. — Larry Adier, Viburnum, Mo. During my more than 30 years in business I have had a 643, 553, 743, 751, 843, 943 and 863. Bobcat is the only brand I will buy. — Timothy Edwards, York, Pa. I have had Bobcat equipment for 31 years. I am 81 years old and still use my skid-steer loader all the time. — Glenn Johnson, Watertown, Minn. I purchased a 751 loader to plow snow around our storage units and to be able to turn in tight areas. It’s a great machine. — Dean Baroffio, Northfield, Vt. We have owned Bobcat loaders and excavators for several years. They are — hands down — some of the finest pieces of equipment we have ever seen. — Ada Sales and Rental, Ada, Okla. I like everything about Bobcat products — no downtime, easy to transport and maintain, and able to work in tight spaces. — B.N. Linker, Gastonia, N.C. Bobcat is quality equipment at a competitive price. Keep up the good work! — Jason Lauver, Shippensburg, Pa. We really appreciate our local Bobcat dealer (White Star Machinery & Supply). The shop and the service are terrific. — Randall Koehn, Burns, Kan.
Bobcat Products on Display
Q1. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of
Tradeshows Coming Your Way
what?
July 15 – 17
August 6 – 8
August 21 – 23
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days Greenleaf, Wisc.
Southern Nurseryman Association Forum 2008 Atlanta, Ga.
Farwest Show Portland, Ore.
August 5 – 7 Farmfest 2008 Redwood County, Minn.
August 19 – 21 Dakota Fest Mitchell, S.D.
Q2. M ost boat owners name their boats. What is the most popular boat name requested?
Q3. If you were to spell out numbers, how far
August 22 – 24 Ducks Unlimited Oshkosh, Wisc.
August 26 – 28 Farm Progress Show Boone, Iowa
Recipes
Q&A
would you have to go until you would find the letter “A”?
Q4. W hat do bulletproof vests, fire escapes,
windshield wipers and laser printers all have in common?
Q5. W hich day are there more collect calls than any other day of the year?
Answers
Barbecue on the Grill
A1. Their birthplace.
Sweetly Southern Ribeye
A3. One thousand.
– 2 tablespoons barbecue seasoning
A2. Obsession. – 4 rib eye steaks (1 pound each)
– 1/4 cup brown sugar 1. Mix seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl. 2. Season both sides of rib eye well with mixture.
A4. All were invented by women. A5. Father’s Day.
Grilled Chicken Wings
3. Cook on covered grill over medium heat turning a couple of times. For medium rare, cook to 140° F for 8 minutes per side; medium to 150° F or 10 minutes per side; and well done, to 160° F for 12 minutes per side.
– 4 tablespoons granulated garlic – 2 teaspoons red pepper
– 1-1/2 cups ranch dressing
Makes 4 – 6 servings
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 2 cups barbecue sauce
– 1 pound chicken wings
1. Mix garlic, red pepper and salt; rub onto wings.
Corn Grilled in the Husk – 1/4 to 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (depending on size of corn)
– 4 ears sweet corn (with husks attached) – String to tie corn
2. Pour ranch dressing into food storage bag; add wings. 3. Shake bag to coat wings. 4. Remove wings from bag; place on aluminum foil, fold into cooking pockets and seal tightly.
1. Peel back leaves from ears of corn, leaving attached at the base.
5. Place pockets on main grill rack for about an hour and a half.
2. Remove silk; brush generously with barbecue sauce.
6. Remove wings from pockets and finish directly on grill over moderate flame.
3. Fold leaves back up around the corn; tie tops together with string.
7. Turn every two minutes until wings develop a crust. Baste wings with barbecue sauce. Serve warm.
4. Place over medium to hot coals in covered grill. 5. Grill, turning occasionally, until outer leaves are charred, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot, with additional sauce, if desired. Makes 4 servings
Makes 4 servings
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