| While many people think Bobcat is a type of | | | | your time with it and get a good test drive, not just a |
| equipment actually this is not true. The name "bobcat" | | | | few minutes around the back lot. If you are buying |
| is actually a registered trademark of the Bobcat | | | | attachments be sure to test them also. |
| Company. Bobcat makes skid steers and several | | | | Your choice of a dealer is very important. This is a |
| other types of construction equipment and is one of | | | | used machine and will develop maintenance problems. |
| the most trusted names in the business. One of the | | | | You will need to establish a good relationship with your |
| products made by Bobcat is the skid steer loader, or | | | | dealer so that you are assured of good maintenance |
| more commonly, the skid steer. There are actually | | | | on your vehicle. You will need a dealer with an |
| about a dozen different manufacturers of skid steers | | | | established reputation, good staff and support |
| and each has its benefits. | | | | mechanisms in place. |
| A skid loader, bobcat or otherwise, is used in a very | | | | Buying a used bobcat can be a real money saver, |
| heavy manner and will suffer all kinds of extreme | | | | especially for those on a tight budget. There are |
| wear and tear. Any time you buy a piece of used | | | | probably several authorized dealers in you area and |
| equipment you must make a very thorough | | | | the company has several resources online to help you |
| examination of all of its functions. Spend a couple of | | | | in your search. There are also a number of online |
| hours digging holes, leveling and whatever you will be | | | | directories that will help you find the best bobcat dealer |
| using the equipment for to test it. Drive the skid loader | | | | in your area. |
| at different speeds and using different gears. Take | | | | |