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  • New Revenue Ideas for Your Compact Excavator Closeup Image of Bobcat Logo

    New Revenue Ideas for Your Compact Excavator

    Your compact excavator offers versatility far beyond digging jobs. With the right attachments, you could bid on jobs you may not have previously considered.
  • Compact Excavator Safety 101: Calculating Lift Capacity Bobcat E55 Compact Excavator Lifting object

    Compact Excavator Safety 101: Calculating Lift Capacity

    On a typical jobsite, excavators may be used to lift, move and place a range of materials. Learning to lift safely is critical for every excavator operator.
  • 4 Tips to Safely Lift Objects with a Compact Excavator Bobcat E88 Compact Excavator Lifting A Cement Culvert Into A Trench.

    4 Tips to Safely Lift Objects with a Compact Excavator

    On a typical jobsite, excavators may be used to lift, move and place a range of materials. Learning to lift safely is critical for anyone who owns or operates an excavator.
  • How to Evaluate Your Dealer’s Maintenance Expertise Closeup Image of Bobcat Logo

    How to Evaluate Your Dealer’s Maintenance Expertise

    You’re busy on the jobsite. That's why it’s important to re-evaluate who can most cost-effectively maintain your compact equipment — you or your dealer?
  • Avoid Costly Downtime with a Preventive Maintenance Checklist Closeup Image of Bobcat Logo

    Avoid Costly Downtime with a Preventive Maintenance Checklist

    We all know the revenue needle stops moving during unexpected downtime. That’s why preventive maintenance is so important to your business.
  • How to Safely Lift and Move Loads With an Excavator Operator In Bobcat Excavator Working On Jobsite

    How to Safely Lift and Move Loads With an Excavator

    Other than digging, one of the most frequent jobs performed by hydraulic excavators is lifting. Understanding your machine’s lifting capacity helps you to lift and move loads safely, and knowing what to check before you lift can help prevent injuries and downtime.
  • 6 Tips to Extend the Life of Your Undercarriage Image of Loader and Excavator Working On jobsite

    6 Tips to Extend the Life of Your Undercarriage

    Follow these tips to get the most performance and life out of your loader or excavator undercarriage.
  • How to Properly Transport Your Compact Excavator Operator loads an R2-Series E60 compact excavator on a trailer

    How to Properly Transport Your Compact Excavator

    Using the right-sized trailer as well as correctly loading, positioning and securing your equipment can help you protect your investment as well as reduce the risk of load violations while on the road.
  • 4 Considerations Before Using Compact Excavators in Small Spaces A Bobcat E60 compact excavator working in a confined space

    4 Considerations Before Using Compact Excavators in Small Spaces

    Before bidding on a project and working in confined areas, evaluate these 4 considerations.
  • 4 Benefits of Larger Excavators A Bobcat E85 compact excavator lifts a full bucket of dirt at a jobsite.

    4 Benefits of Larger Excavators

    As the largest excavator in our compact equipment lineup, you’ll have a serious digging machine that can handle demanding road, utility, demolition and site preparation jobs.
  • About Forklift Rodeos A Bobcat D70S-9 Forklift Works in a Lumberyard

    About Forklift Rodeos

    Learn about how forklift rodeos are used for safety certification and training exercises. Plus learn how to host your own forklift rodeo for free.
  • What is the Average Lifespan of a Forklift?

    What is the Average Lifespan of a Forklift?

    How long do forklifts last? Understanding the average lifespan of a forklift is fundamental to determining your ROI when purchasing to meet your needs.
  • The Dirty Truth About Used Forklift Costs

    The Dirty Truth About Used Forklift Costs

    If you are considering purchasing a used forklift for your business, learn about the hidden costs and if it is a good investment versus purchasing a new forklift.
  • Forklift Battery Safety & Maintenance Tips

    Forklift Battery Safety & Maintenance Tips

    Maximize the life of your electric forklift battery with these 8 tips on battery safety and maintenance, to achieve the ultimate return on your forklift battery.
  • Efficiency Boosting Forklift Attachments

    Efficiency Boosting Forklift Attachments

    Side Shifters and Forklift Positioners can help improve forklift operator efficiency by decreasing the number of times they must reposition forks.
  • Forklift Fuel Types

    Forklift Fuel Types

    Find the perfect forklift based on fuel types of electric, diesel and gas, including advantages/disadvantages, pricing, models and other factors to consider.
  • Forklift Water Resistance Rating Levels Bobcat D30S-9 Forklift Moving Pallets in the Rain

    Forklift Water Resistance Rating Levels

    Discover the water resistance of forklifts by learning about the water resistance rating levels, called ingress protection (IP) code and the rating levels.
  • 5 Reasons Forklift Maintenance Benefits Business

    5 Reasons Forklift Maintenance Benefits Business

    Forklift maintenance is beneficial to your business and has a positive impact on the bottom-line. Learn the 5 reasons why to keep your forklift fleet maintained.
  • 5 Tips to Maximize Forklift Safety

    5 Tips to Maximize Forklift Safety

    Forklift safety is essential to prevent workplace accidents and to save lives. Explore the 5 ways you can maximize forklift safety in your workplace.