Bobcat Heads to World of Concrete with Compact Muscle
Bobcat Co. shows up at World of Concrete 2026 with compact iron built for real concrete work. This is not about flash. It is about function on tight concrete-related jobsites. The booth centers on compact excavators, loaders, material handling and the attachments crews actually use. Let’s dig in…
Next-Generation E20 Compact Excavator
The E20 takes center stage for crews working inches from walls and forms. Zero tail swing keeps the house inside the tracks. The undercarriage retracts to slip through narrow access points. Bobcat updated the hydraulics for smoother response and better multi-function control. That matters when breaking, trenching or grading in confined areas. A longer blade and blade extension move more material per pass. Premium joysticks improve fine control. Lift capacity jumps to 1,098 pounds. Digging force and blade-side lifting both increase significantly over the previous model. The E20 pairs with the HB 680 hydraulic breaker at the show. That combo targets interior demo, sidewalk repair and utility cuts.
E38 Compact Excavator with Depth Check
The E38 appears with a 24-in. trenching bucket and integrated depth check technology. Operators track depth, grade and slope from the cab. No guessing. No hopping out with a tape. The 33-hp machine keeps a zero-tail-swing layout. The in-track swing frame protects components during offset digging. Multiple arm options let crews match reach to the task. This setup speaks to trench accuracy, form prep and flatwork support.
Compact Loaders Built for Concrete Tasks
Bobcat also shows how compact loaders fit concrete workflows. The T86 compact track loader runs a 96-in. grader blade with laser control. That setup targets base prep and fine grading. The S66 skid steer appears with a concrete mixer. The L95 compact wheel loader carries a standard bucket for material handling. The MT120 mini track loader runs a nitrogen breaker. This points to interior demo and limited-access jobs.
Attachments and Jobsite Support Gear
The booth rounds out with supporting equipment and attachments:
- T86 compact track loader with 96-in. grader with laser transmitter and receiver
- L95 compact wheel loader and bucket
- S66 skid-steer loader with concrete mixer
- MT120 mini track loader and nitrogen breaker
- PG50 portable generator
- PA185V portable air compressor
- FP15.50 forward plate compactor
- R68P rammer
These tools matter on concrete sites. Power, air and compaction keep crews moving.
Telematics on Display
Bobcat demonstrates Machine IQ telematics inside the booth. Most loaders and excavators include it standard. The system focuses on location tracking, machine health and utilization. Live demos show how contractors monitor fleets and plan maintenance without extra hardware.
The Takeaway
Bobcat’s World of Concrete lineup stays grounded. Compact excavators lead the story. Loaders and forklifts support the workflow. Attachments fill the gaps. This is a tight, practical mix aimed at modern concrete jobsites.
Keith Gribbins is publisher of Compact Equipment.
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