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S650 skid-steer loader

Bobcat new product press releases and photography are available for download and use in the media center. Feel free to read the press releases and download the files at your convenience. If you have any questions about these files, please contact Christina Schave at Two Rivers Marketing, 515-557-2037.

January 2012
Bobcat adds new Minimal Tail Swing excavator with E26
Joining the Bobcat® M-Series line is the E26 Minimal Tail Swing compact excavator.

January 2012
Bobcat’s E55 compact excavator provides class-leading performance
Joining the Bobcat® M-Series line this spring is the E55 Conventional Tail Swing compact excavator.

September 2011
Doosan and Bobcat announce scholarship recipients
The global alliance that includes the Bobcat compact equipment, Doosan heavy and portable power equipment brands, has awarded $1,000 to 20 children of full-time employees in North America.

June 2011
Extendable arm option on E32 and E35 compact excavators provides 30 inches of additional reach
Bobcat once again brings innovation to compact equipment with the introduction of a new extendable arm option for the M-Series E32 and E35 compact excavators.

New replacement track options available for Bobcat compact track loaders, compact excavators, and mini track loaders
Bobcat Company introduces EarthForce H-pattern rubber replacement tracks for compact track loaders, compact excavators and mini track loaders.

May 2011
Compact track loader videos help contractors compare performance, serviceability
Bobcat Company introduces the compact track loader Bobcat Advantage — a series of informative online videos to help contractors compare Bobcat compact track loader performance, serviceability, operator comfort, uptime protection and overall manufacturing quality with that of other manufacturers’ machines.

Bobcat’s A770 all-wheel steer loader provides versatility in various working conditions
Bobcat Company recently introduced their newest all-wheel steer loader, The A770.

April 2011
Bobcat S750 skid-steer loader makes lifting and loading more efficient
Bobcat Company recently introduced their newest skid-steer steer loader, The S750.

T770 compact track loader is first machine unveiled in Bobcat’s 700 platform size
Bobcat Company recently introduced the first new 700 platform size loader, the T770. The new machine offers increased uptime, improved visibility, and greater cab comfort.

February 2011
Bobcat to use JAGTAG mobile 2D barcodes in promoting competitive comparison videos at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Bobcat Company and JAGTAG are partnering to offer a user-friendly mobile option for accessing the “Bobcat Advantage” competitive machine comparison videos, which Bobcat launched in November. JAGTAG is the U.S. leader in mobile 2D barcode advertising.

Bobcat CONEXPO-CON/AGG booth to feature new loaders and excavators, and new “Bobcat Advantage” videos debut
Bobcat Company plans to use CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 to launch four new M-Series loaders and three M-Series excavators, and showcase a variety of interactive displays, some of which demonstrate how Bobcat products match up with the competition and will be new for the show.

December 2010
Bobcat Company and local dealer help a neighbor on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” project
Bobcat Company and local dealer, Bobcat of Fargo, teamed up to provide a variety of machines and attachments to help complete the job on an upcoming episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."

November 2010
Increased torque, horsepower boost performance on new high flow Bobcat planer attachments
New planer attachments are available for Bobcat's largest loaders, the S850 and T870. The new 18- and 24-inch planers offer increased torque, horsepower and a variety of other improvements.

800 series loaders featured in new video
Bobcat's T870 compact track loader and S850 skid-steer loader are profiled in a new video. New features and improvements to the machines are explained by Bobcat's Mike Fitzgerald.

October 2010
New acreage owners win Bobcat compact tractor
The Allen family won a brand-new Bobcat® CT225 compact tractor and 60-inch box blade in the Living the Country Life Bobcat Compact Tractor Sweepstakes.

September 2010
Bobcat Company mourns the death of Cliff Melroe
Bobcat comments on the death of Cliff Melroe, former president of Melroe Manufacturing Company (which later became Bobcat Company).

Doosan and Bobcat announce scholarship recipients
Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment (DICE) and Bobcat Company announce the names of $1,000 scholarship recipients. The scholarships go to 20 children of DICE employees in North America who currently attend or plan to attend a two-year or four-year university, college, or technical school.

August 2010
Public invited to Bobcat North Dakota State Open
Golf fans and non-golf fans alike are welcome at the 46th Bobcat North Dakota State Open, Aug. 26 – 29, at the Fargo Country Club. Many top professional and amateur golfers from the Upper Midwest will take part in one of the final stops on the Dakotas Tour before the tour championship.

July 2010
Bobcat Company introduces its largest loaders
Bobcat Company is proud to introduce the largest compact track loader the company has ever manufactured — the T870 — along with what will be the largest skid loader in its lineup, the S850.

June 2010
Bobcat adding more than 100 jobs at Gwinner plant
Bobcat has announced that more than 100 hourly positions are being added at the company’s primary production facility in Gwinner, N.D., between now and August.

All-new Bobcat® utility vehicles offer improved performance and productivity
The all-new line of Bobcat utility vehicles is designed to deliver the power and performance needed to handle any job-related task with ease.

New rock buckets are ideal solution for clearing unwanted objects from soil
Bobcat rock buckets make quick and easy work of removing objects from the soil.

May 2010
Selectable Joystick Controls with two-speed travel now available on Bobcat S100, T110 loaders
Selectable Joystick Controls with two-speed travel are now available as options on Bobcat S100 and T110 loaders.

Bobcat E45 compact excavator features Zero Tail Swing for working in tight areas
New Bobcat® E45 compact excavator features true Zero Tail Swing, making it ideal for working in areas close to walls, fences and buildings.

April 2010
Minimal Tail Swing allows new Bobcat E50 compact excavator to work in confined areas
With a tail swing of less than an inch, the new Bobcat® E50 compact excavator can work in confined areas without sacrificing digging performance.

March 2010
New 1.5-ton Bobcat compact excavator digs deeper, reaches farther, lifts higher
A redesigned work group allows the new Bobcat® 324 compact excavator to reach farther, dig deeper and dump higher.

New mid-sized E42 model joins Bobcat M-Series compact excavator line
The new E42 model joins the Bobcat® M-Series compact excavator line in the 4-to-5-ton weight class. The E42 is a Conventional Tail Swing unit with a 41.8 horsepower liquid-cooled diesel engine and an operating weight of 9,246 pounds.

November 2009
Transmission option added to Bobcat tractor line for increased performance
Since launching its first compact tractor models in 2007, Bobcat Company has continued to expand the line with new models, new options and new attachments. For the rest of 2009 and into 2010, Bobcat has exciting plans for its whole compact tractor line.

October 2009
Bobcat announces winners in ‘Great Bobcat Tractor Pull’ contest
An Indiana apple-orchard owner and beekeeper will claim the grand prize in Bobcat’s “Great Bobcat Tractor Pull” contest, which asked entrants to describe how they would use a Bobcat® compact tractor to accomplish tasks ranging from common acreage chores to major undertakings.

Bobcat E60 excavator now available to order from Bobcat dealers
Bobcat Company announces that the E60 excavator — part of the new M-Series line of loaders and excavators — is now available from Bobcat dealers. The E60 is a new model size in the 6-ton weight class.

September 2009
Two additional models of M-Series loaders now available at Bobcat dealerships
The new S650 skid-steer loader and T650 compact track loader are now available for order through local Bobcat dealerships. The S650 and T650 are part of the new M-Series line of compact loaders and excavators launched earlier this year by Bobcat Company.

Additional Duracore remanufactured parts now available for Bobcat compact equipment
Bobcat Company announces the addition of a new line of remanufactured parts for Bobcat® compact loaders, excavators and utility vehicles.

Bobcat introduces two soil-preparation implements for tractors and Toolcat 5610
Bobcat Company is making soil preparation easier for owners of compact tractors or the Toolcat™ 5610 utility work machine with the release of the new soil conditioner and disc harrow Category 1 three-point hitch implements.

August 2009
Bobcat offers front-auxiliary hydraulics and additional attachments for compact tractors
Bobcat announces that a front-auxiliary hydraulics option is now available on CT440, CT445 and CT450 compact tractors. This option routes hoses and couplers to the front of the tractor loader to enable the function of hydraulically operated attachments, which are now approved for use on these tractor models, increasing the versatility of the machines.

New Bobcat heavy-duty grader attachments increase versatility with labor-saving features
Using a grader attachment on a Bobcat® loader is an economical alternative to dozers and an efficient method of spreading and grading material, especially on jobsites larger equipment can’t access. Bobcat now offers two additional grader options for larger and more powerful loaders. New features include hydraulic side-shift for easier grading in tight areas or next to obstacles, and an end-wing kit to use the grader like a box blade.

June 2009
Bobcat Company Facility Awarded ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Registration
Bobcat Company’s manufacturing facility in Bismarck, N.D., has received International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification by British Standards Institution (BSI) in recognition of the facility’s commitment to environmentally-friendly operation and a safe and healthy work setting.

New Bobcat M-Series loaders lead industry in design and performance
New Bobcat® M-Series skid-steer and compact track loaders feature the most significant design changes undertaken by the company. This new design enables the operator to accomplish more work through performance and durability enhancements that provide more power and keep the loader working longer, while increasing operator comfort through improved visibility and a more spacious and comfortable cab.

Bobcat Finds a Home at the Smithsonian
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History recently acquired 56 cubic feet of records from Bobcat Co., which manufactures compact construction and agricultural equipment and is based in North Dakota. This donation includes corporate records relating to American manufacturing and marketing as well as business development. Housed in the museum’s Archives Center, these papers join the museum’s extensive collection of agricultural, industrial and business papers. A selection of these records is scheduled to be on view from Nov. 30 through Jan. 17, 2010.

New Bobcat M-Series E80 high in productivity
Whether you’re a road- or bridge-building contractor or a municipality responsible for maintaining infrastructure, you have high standards for the equipment you use. The new line of M-Series excavators is one of the reasons Bobcat Company is the leading manufacturer of compact equipment. The excavators in this line, including the E80, raise the standard you’ve come to expect, with new features that include longer service intervals; a spacious cab with a top-of-the-line seat to keep operators working comfortably; and polymer shims to decrease wear on the lateral pins.

April 2009
New Bobcat M-Series excavator design improves performance, operator comfort and maintenance
Bobcat, the only company that manufactures compact excavators in the United States, once again brings innovation to compact equipment with the introduction of the new M-Series excavators. The new compact excavators are re-engineered to deliver increased performance in a lighter machine. Throughout each model are enhancements that save precious time and labor, make operators more comfortable and provide peace of mind.

Bobcat T110 compact track loader brings power to hard-to-reach jobsites
Bobcat equipment has always been helpful in completing work that needs to be done in areas that are difficult for other equipment to access. Working in residential backyards or other hard-to-reach areas is now even easier with the new Bobcat® T110 compact track loader. The T110 is the seventh compact track loader available from Bobcat Company — the compact equipment leader for more than 50 years.

March 2009
Bobcat Company Staff and Equipment Help Defend Fargo Moorhead Community from Record Flooding
North Dakota, the home of Bobcat Company, is preparing for major flooding in the eastern part of the state and battling flood conditions in the west and central areas. The Fargo (ND)/Moorhead (MN) area, which is home to the Company’s world headquarters, is working 24 hours a day to fill more than 2 million sandbags and build extensive flood walls to protect the communities in anticipation of a record flood stage of the Red River later this week.

Bobcat Company and Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Long-Term Strategic Alliance
Bobcat Company and Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII), of Medina, Minn., today announced a long-term strategic alliance that will leverage the complementary strengths of both companies to penetrate work-related market segments globally.

February 2009
Lucky winner to receive compact tractor in Great Bobcat Tractor Pull contest
Bobcat is asking people what they would do with a new Bobcat compact tractor in the Great Bobcat Tractor Pull contest. One grand-prive winner will receive a Bobcat compact tractor and implement package.