Verified Nov 2026
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Statesville, North Carolina
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Since 1946
Bobcat Company manufactures compact construction and agricultural equipment, headquartered in Statesville, North Carolina, and founded in 1946. The company employs 1,000–5,000 people and generates estimated revenue of $5–10 billion. It operates manufacturing and research facilities across the United States, Czech Republic, France, China, and India. Bobcat produces skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, mini excavators, compact tractors, and telehandlers, serving construction, agriculture, landscaping, rental, and industrial sectors through a network of over 1,000 independent dealers worldwide.
Bobcat at a glance
Revenue
$5-10B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1946
Headquarters
Statesville, North Carolina
Import activity
7857
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
7857
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Italy · France · United Kingdom · South Korea
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Bobcat.
What this tells a buyer
Bobcat received 7,857 shipments from suppliers across 18 countries, with Bosch Rexroth (United Kingdom) accounting for 42,349 inbound shipments and Doosan Bobcat EMEA (Germany) contributing 4,240 shipments.
The company designs and produces skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, mini excavators, compact tractors, utility vehicles, and telehandlers, along with attachments and global parts support services.
Bobcat introduced a next evolution of compact loaders at CONEXPO 2026 and appointed Edward Song as Chief Operating Officer of Doosan Bobcat Inc. in October 2026.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
80 years in operation (founded 1946).
7,857 US import shipments on record.
Overview
Bobcat Company manufactures compact construction and agricultural equipment, headquartered in Statesville, North Carolina, and founded in 1946. The company employs 1,000–5,000 people and generates estimated revenue of $5–10 billion. It operates manufacturing and research facilities across the United States, Czech Republic, France, China, and India. Bobcat produces skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, mini excavators, compact tractors, and telehandlers, serving construction, agriculture, landscaping, rental, and industrial sectors through a network of over 1,000 independent dealers worldwide.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1946 |
Headquarters | Statesville, North Carolina |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $5-10B (estimated) |
What Bobcat makes
The company designs and produces skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, mini excavators, compact tractors, utility vehicles, and telehandlers, along with attachments and global parts support services.
Trade and customs footprint
Bobcat received 7,857 shipments from suppliers across 18 countries, with Bosch Rexroth (United Kingdom) accounting for 42,349 inbound shipments and Doosan Bobcat EMEA (Germany) contributing 4,240 shipments. US customs bill-of-lading records list 7857 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Italy · France · United Kingdom · South Korea.
Latest developments
2026-10-16 — Edward Song Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Doosan Bobcat Inc. and President of Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc. - Bobcat Company (bobcat.com)
2026-10-05 — Atlas Bobcat: Construction Equipment Dealership of Chicago (atlasbobcat.com)
2026-05-05 — Bobcat® of Macon Now Under New Ownership & Management | Macon Chamber (maconchamber.com)
2026-03-03 — Bobcat Unveils Next Evolution of Compact Loaders at CONEXPO 2026 - Bobcat Company (bobcat.com)
2025-12-15 — 2025 Year in Review: Bobcat Celebrates Innovation, Impact and Investment in 2025 - Bobcat Company (bobcat.com)
2025-12-04 — Doosan Bobcat in talks to acquire Wacker Neuson - Equipment Finance News (equipmentfinancenews.com)
Facilities
Bobcat is headquartered in Statesville, North Carolina. Public sources also reference these locations:
North Dakota — bobcat.com
Company details
Bobcat introduced a next evolution of compact loaders at CONEXPO 2026 and appointed Edward Song as Chief Operating Officer of Doosan Bobcat Inc. in October 2026. Bobcat was founded in 1946, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Statesville, North Carolina. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 80 years in operation (founded 1946). 7,857 US import shipments on record.
Frequently asked questions
What does Bobcat do?
Bobcat Company manufactures compact construction and agricultural equipment, headquartered in Statesville, North Carolina, and founded in 1946. The company employs 1,000–5,000 people and generates estimated revenue of $5–10 billion. It operates manufacturing and research facilities across the United States, Czech Republic, France, China, and India. Bobcat produces skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, mini excavators, compact tractors, and telehandlers, serving construction, agriculture, landscaping, rental, and industrial sectors through a network of over 1,000 independent dealers worldwide.
Where is Bobcat headquartered?
Bobcat is headquartered in Statesville, North Carolina (1293 Glenway Drive, Statesville, North Carolina, 28625).
When was Bobcat founded?
Bobcat was founded in 1946.
How big is Bobcat?
Bobcat has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $5-10B range (estimated).
Does Bobcat import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 7857 inbound shipments for Bobcat, with top origins including Italy · France · United Kingdom · South Korea.
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