Bobcat: A Different Breed When you're in the market for compact construction equipment, you want a brand that's as solid and stable as bedrock. You want what Bobcat has to offer. Bobcat's American roots run deep. Established in North Dakota in 1947, Bobcat has stayed true to its founding principles even as it's gained worldwide acclaim for its line of rugged, high-performing equipment and attachments. Bobcat is a true American success story, and their powerful and agile labor-saving equipment has consistently helped other Americans do what they do best. That's why every single loader, excavator and utility vehicle that leaves the factory is rigorously tested to make sure it's dependable and durable enough to earn the Bobcat name.