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Legendary Performance, Ultimate Versatility

Choose the most trusted loader brand to take on your most challenging work. Bobcat is the industry leader in compact loaders for 60+ years. View our loader line-up and options for the right machine that fits your specific jobsite demands.

Ever since we invented the first compact loader - more than 60 years ago – we’ve held the title of industry leader. It’s a legacy we take seriously. When there’s tough work to do, you can count on Bobcat® loaders to get the job done. We offer an extensive lineup of compact track loaders, skid-steer loaders, compact wheel loaders, small articulated loaders and mini-track loaders designed to help you accomplish more every day. 

With multiple loader options and a full selection of purpose-built attachments to choose from, it’s easy to find a machine that fits your specific jobsite demands. Choose the best type of loader for your work by comparing rated operating capacities and other specifications that are important to your work.

Compact Track Loaders Bobcat Compact Track Loader T76 Model

Compact Track Loaders

Built to help you do more.

  • Impressive Lifting Capabilities
  • Premium Comfort
  • Leading Attachment Versatility
  • Powerful Hydraulics
  • Selectable Joystick Control
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Skid-Steer Loaders Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader S76 Model

Skid-Steer Loaders

Raising the bar in quality, performance and reliability.

  • Powerful Hydraulics 
  • Selectable Joystick Control 
  • Impressive Lifting Capabilities 
  • Effective Weight Balance 
  • Premium Comfort 
  • Leading attachment versatility 
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Compact Wheel Loaders Bobcat Compact Wheel Loader L85 Model

Compact Wheel Loaders

The go-to machine to accomplish more.

  • Impressive Lifting Capabilities 
  • Tight Turning Radius 
  • Spacious, Pressurized Cab 
  • Bobcat® Tier 4, turbo-charged engine 
  • Multi-Carrier Versatility 
  • High Maneuverability 
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Small Articulated Loaders Bobcat Small Articulated Loader L28 Model

Small Articulated Loaders

Manage a heavy workload with a light footprint.

  • Tight Jobsite Solution 
  • Minimal Ground Disturbance 
  • Comfortable Cab 
  • Tight Turning Radius 
  • Telescoping Lift Arm 
  • Bobcat Attachments
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Mini Track Loaders Bobcat Mini Track Loader MT100 Model

Mini Track Loaders

For serious work in tight spaces.

  • Superior Performance 
  • Compact Size 
  • Attachment Versatility 
  • Minimal Ground Disturbance 
  • Ride On Convenience
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Applications

R-Series Compact Track Loader Loading Material On Construction Jobsite

Construction

Bobcat loaders are the workhorses of every construction jobsite. With a loader, you can lift more, run harder, take on bigger jobs and do more in less time. Two-Speed travel option helps you get to and from each task faster. High-flotation tracks on compact track loaders keep you working in muddy conditions. And with simple, straightforward controls, your entire crew will be up and running in no time.
Dairy Farmer Hauling Feed With Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader

Agriculture

Built for maneuverability, the compact size of Bobcat loaders is ideal for chores in small spaces, such as cleaning pens, feeding livestock and moving hay. Optional side lighting allows you to work early in the morning or late at night. Easy maintenance helps you keep your loader working at peak performance. A reversible fan option purges debris from the radiator screen so you don’t have to do it by hand.
Landscaper Moving Rock With Bobcat Compact Track Loader

Landscaping

Tackle any size project on your client’s property with Bobcat compact loaders, small articulated loaders and mini track loaders. Whether you’re digging holes, installing rock, placing mulch, clearing brush, doing final grading, sweeping streets or removing snow, loaders help you work faster and reduce manual labor. Plus, their compact size means your crew can easily maneuver into gated yards or around sidewalks. Simple controls are easy for seasonal employees to learn.

How to Choose the Right Compact Loader

Choosing the right compact loader is critical to accomplishing your goals. From size to operator controls to tracks or wheels, watch and learn the key considerations for finding the right compact track or skid-steer loader for the jobs you do.

If you are a first-time loader buyer, it can be a challenge to narrow down your purchasing decision if you are new to compact equipment. Learn about two Bobcat Equipment machines that are popular with first time loader buyers.

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Small Articulated Loaders Productivity for Grounds Maintenance Bobcat L28 Small Articulated Loader with Bucket Attachment Moving Rock

Small Articulated Loaders Productivity for Grounds Maintenance

Learn about how versatile and powerful small articulated loaders increase productivity and their advantages for ground-maintenance and landscaping professions.
Top Attachments for Mini Track Loaders Bobcat MT100 Mini Track Loader with Log Grapple Attachment Working in Wooded Area

Top Attachments for Mini Track Loaders

Discover the top attachments from the 24 available for the Bobcat Mini Track Loaders for job-specific landscaping, grounds maintenance and forestry challenges.
Landscaping Attachments for Compact Loaders Bobcat T66 Compact Track Loader with Auger Attachment Drilling Into the Ground

Landscaping Attachments for Compact Loaders

Explore the top landscaping attachments for your compact loaders, like compact track loaders for versatile productivity and power on the job.
How to Choose Compact Track Loader Tracks Closeup Image of Bobcat Compact Track Loader Working on Muddy Jobsite

How to Choose Compact Track Loader Tracks

The right compact track loader tracks can improve your machine’s performance, minimize ground disturbance and extend your working season in wetter months.
Section 179 Tax Deduction for Compact Equipment T76 compact track loader on a white background

Section 179 Tax Deduction for Compact Equipment

Leverage IRS Section 179 for small business tax benefits to deduct the full purchase (or lease) on qualifying compact equipment during the tax year. Learn more.
Bobcat Attachments for Concrete Work with Compact Loaders Bobcat S76 Skid-Steer Loader With Nitrogen Breaker Attachment Working on Concrete Surface

Bobcat Attachments for Concrete Work with Compact Loaders

Learn why Bobcat loaders are the machines of choice for concrete contractors with the productivity increase of Bobcat attachments specifically for concrete work.
How Compact Loaders are Beneficial for Forestry Work Bobcat T86 Compact Track Loader with Drum Mulcher Attachment Operating in Wooded Area

How Compact Loaders are Beneficial for Forestry Work

Learn how Bobcat compact track loaders and skid-steer loaders provide versatility with attachments and machine power to increase your productivity for forestry work.
Bobcat MT100 vs Kubota SCL1000 Bobcat MT100 Mini Track Loader vs. Kubota SCL1000 models in head-to-head comparison

Bobcat MT100 vs Kubota SCL1000

Every feature and specification matters, to obtain maximum production and output from a mini track loader. Compare the Bobcat MT100 against the Kubota SCL 1000.
Bobcat L28 vs. Avant 635 Small Articulated Loader Bobcat L28 Small Articulated Loader vs. Avant 635 models in head-to-head comparison

Bobcat L28 vs. Avant 635 Small Articulated Loader

Small articulated loaders provide impressive lifting capabilities. When looking at the Bobcat L28 compared to the Avant 635, here are some factors to consider.
Bobcat MT100 vs. Toro Dingo TX 1000 Bobcat MT100 Mini Track Loader vs. Toro Dingo TX 1000 models in head-to-head comparison

Bobcat MT100 vs. Toro Dingo TX 1000

When choosing a mini track loader, it is important to examine key features and benefits. Explore how the Bobcat MT100 stacks up against the Toro Dingo TX 1000.
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Loader Stories

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Jessie Hamilton Breaks Stereotypes with Bobcat Equipment Jessie Hamilton Speaks With a Co-Worker From the Cab of a Bobcat E60 Compact Excavator

Jessie Hamilton Breaks Stereotypes with Bobcat Equipment

Jessie Hamilton, a heavy equipment operator for Schutte Excavating operates Bobcat equipment with unmatched expertise and finesse. She would have never taken hold of the controls if she’d accepted the status quo.
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Josh Duhamel Creates Food Plot for Hunting with Bobcat Equipment Josh Duhamel Talks With his Neighbor Don About Hunting Deer Next to His Bobcat UV34 Utility Vehicle

Josh Duhamel Creates Food Plot for Hunting with Bobcat Equipment

Experience the vision and dream Josh Duhamel had to create a food plot for hunting land on his lake property with Bobcat equipment and follow his hunting adventures.
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Restoring Family Roots: Robert Lazenby Reclaims a Legacy Robert Lazenby stands in front of his Bobcat UV34XL utility vehicle on his historic family farm.

Restoring Family Roots: Robert Lazenby Reclaims a Legacy

Find out how Robert Lazenby used Bobcat equipment, including his Bobcat mini track loader, compact excavator and compact track loader and utility vehicle, to restore his long-neglected family farm.
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Triple T Excavating Soars on Solar with Bobcat Fleet Brandon Trimborn with his family on site at Triple T Excavating

Triple T Excavating Soars on Solar with Bobcat Fleet

Experience Triple T Excavating’s triumph over adversity using cutting-edge technology and a determination fueled by family with their Bobcat equipment fleet.
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Tree Business Branches Out with Help from Bobcat Equipment A Bobcat loader and excavator work to removed downed trees.

Tree Business Branches Out with Help from Bobcat Equipment

Discover how Chad Benton the owner of East TN Tree Service Inc., literally started his business by hand, no machines and now has a fleet of Bobcat equipment.
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Celebrating 65 Years of Groundbreakers at CONEXPO 2023  Bobcat Booth Featuring Platinum Series T86 Compact Track Loader

Celebrating 65 Years of Groundbreakers at CONEXPO 2023

Bobcat unleashed 65 years of groundbreaking ingenuity and empowerment by unveiling the brand’s newest equipment, innovations and digital solutions at CONEXPO 2023.
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40+ Years of Success with Family Values & Bobcat Equipment A Lewis Straus Construction crew member operates a Bobcat mini track loader at an indoor jobsite.

40+ Years of Success with Family Values & Bobcat Equipment

Discover how Lewis Straus Construction has successfully thrived for almost 40 years with Bobcat’s innovative equipment, excellent service and industry expertise.
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Josh Duhamel Builds Legacy at Lake with Bobcat Equipment Josh Duhamel standing in the forest, gazing off into the distance.

Josh Duhamel Builds Legacy at Lake with Bobcat Equipment

Josh Duhamel is carving a legacy in the Minnesota lake wilderness with Bobcat Equipment, by building a family getaway for the generations to enjoy after him.
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Bobcat Equipment Helps SDF Build Training Grounds Delta, a canine trainee with the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, jumping over a pile of rubble.

Bobcat Equipment Helps SDF Build Training Grounds

Discover how Bobcat equipment helps National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) build training grounds for elite canine first responders after disasters.
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Bobcat MaxControl Gives Business Owner Renewed Freedom Anthony Cardoza operating his Bobcat S510 skid-steer loader with MaxControl

Bobcat MaxControl Gives Business Owner Renewed Freedom

Learn how Anthony Cardoza built his successful landscaping and snow removal business after a tragic accident with the help of Bobcat MaxControl remote operation.
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Certain specification(s) are based on engineering calculations and are not actual measurements. Specification(s) are provided for comparison purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Specification(s) for your individual equipment will vary based on normal variations in design, manufacturing, operating conditions, and other factors.