Bobcat Shows Off New Compact Loader Lineup at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

Equipment and worksite solutions brand Bobcat has introduced what it calls “the next evolution” of its compact loader lineup, enhancing drive modes, operating weight, and electrical systems, among other improvements.

Featuring more choice, more control, and more operator-ready technology, the lineup additions further enhance Bobcat’s already expansive compact loader portfolio, the company says. The company has realigned that lineup into two distinct categories — Classic and Pro — to help make customer choices easier on an application-by-application basis.

“Nearly 70 years ago, Bobcat introduced the world’s first compact loader, defining an entirely new way to work on the jobsite,” said Mike Ballweber, president of Doosan Bobcat North America. “This evolution of Bobcat loaders builds on that legacy by pairing the power and durability our customers expect with intelligence and simplicity designed for a changing workforce.”

Bobcat officials say 41% of the American construction industry’s workforce is projected to retire by 2031, making ease of use paramount for the next generation. Bobcat’s newly designated Classic lineup is ideal for landscaping, rental fleets, and general construction contractors, the company says.

The classic loader lineup delivers not only performance, but “familiar controls and competitive pricing,” firm officials say.

“Operators benefit from classic Bobcat controllability using either selectable joystick controls (SJC) or optional hand and foot controls,” the company says, “along with two-speed travel, automatic ride control, keyless ignition, and a deluxe display with optional integrated rear camera.”

Dissecting the Pro lineup

On the other hand, the new Bobcat Pro compact loader portfolio provides what the company calls “future-ready innovation” on modern jobsites. The new portfolio promises control, performance, and technological advancement, the company says.

“One of the major drivers of our loader evolution is accelerating the pace of innovation across our lineup,” says Brad Claus, Bobcat’s senior vice president of North America construction equipment. “With our shift from series to categories, we will release innovations more frequently at the model level, without waiting for an entirely new series to launch. And with new technologies in place, we can deliver meaningful updates to customers more often.”

Sporting four drive modes — Balanced, Agile, Dynamic, and Charged — the new loader portfolio has “set a new benchmark” for the company with 115 horsepower. Specifically, the firm touted its T86-2 and S86-2 as leaders in the space, giving operators enough strength for a variety of applications.

The enhanced lineup also includes what Bobcat calls “an elevated operator experience,” Bobcat says, complete with additional storage and a touchscreen display, as well as a rearview backup camera.

“This launch isn’t just about new machines, it’s about how people work,” Claus adds. “By giving operators more choice, more control and smarter technology, we’re building equipment that adapts alongside the workforce and the jobsites of tomorrow.”