What is a “Bobcat”?

Often referred to as a “Bobcat” even by seasoned professionals, compact track loaders and compact wheel loaders are manufactured by many different companies.

Bobcat is one manufacturer of this type of equipment and is sometimes used as a synonym for referring to the equipment type like “Kleenex” for tissues or “Coke” for soda.

ACT Construction Equipment offers a brand called Takeuchi that manufactures products that fall into this “Bobcat” category. Takeuchi’s products are highly regarded as one of the best examples of reliable compact and mini-track loaders and excavators.

Takeuchi models that fit the description of the “Bobcat” most closely are its track loader line which includes the following models: TL6R, TL8R2, TL10V2, TL12R2, and TL12V2.

Comparison Chart based on Rated Capacities:

Takeuchi	TL6R	TL8R2	TL10V2	TL12R2	TL12V2
Bobcat (Wheel Loaders)	S510	S6R	S650	S76	S850
Bobcat (Track Loaders)	T550	T62	T650	T76

Founded in Japan in August 1963, Takeuchi has grown through the years primarily as a manufacturer of construction machinery. Innovation and tackling challenges have sustained Takeuchi and brought long-term growth.

ACT Construction Equipment has been a dealer for Takeuchi for many years, offering local sales support, service, parts, and rentals of Takeuchi’s reliable equipment.

So, when someone says the term “Bobcat”, know that they are likely speaking of a compact loader, not specifically a Bobcat-branded product.

We invite you to try a Takeuchi loader if you are in need of a Bobcat loader, you will find the quality of Takeuchi’s machines to be excellent. Rental is a great way to try one out for yourself, our rental department would be glad to help you find a machine that you can evaluate.

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