JD Equipment Welcomes Bobcat's Powerful New Line of Heavy Construction Equipment
By Don [JD Equipment Owner] – April 2025
At JD Equipment, we're always excited to bring our customers the latest in reliable, high-performance machinery—and Bobcat has just taken a massive leap forward. This spring, Bobcat is expanding beyond its compact roots, introducing four new large wheel loaders and two new large excavators to its growing fleet of heavy construction equipment. These machines are set to be available at select North American dealerships, including JD Equipment, by mid-Q2 2025.
As a Bobcat partner, I can confidently say this new heavy equipment lineup reflects the same innovation, durability, and performance that professionals have come to expect from the brand—but now scaled for larger jobs and tougher demands.

by Tony Slavin

New Bobcat Large Wheel Loaders
The L205, L235, L255, and L285 wheel loaders are built for serious load-and-carry operations across construction, ag, infrastructure, and site prep projects.
Bucket Capacities
L205: 2.5 cu yd
L235: 3.0 cu yd
L255 & L285: 3.5 cu yd
Transmission Modes (L235, L255, L285):
Manual Mode – For fine control
Auto 1–4 – Adjusts based on power needs
Auto 2–4 – Ideal for light-duty tasks with gear flexibility
Power Modes Across All Models:
Power Mode – Max output
Normal Mode – Daily productivity
Economy Mode – Fuel savings
All models are equipped with a turbo-charged Tier 4 engine for consistent high-altitude performance and operator comfort was clearly a design priority. These loaders offer a spacious cab, 8-inch touchscreen, joystick controls, Bluetooth connectivity, rear-view camera, LED work lights, and a premium suspension seat.
They also support a wide range of attachments—either pin-on or via two quick coupler options—making them ideal for a diverse set of tasks.
These new machines complement the compact L65, L85, and L95 loaders already available.
New Bobcat Large Excavators
Digging Depths
E220: 21' 7"
E245: 21' 11"
Bucket Digging Force
35,464 lbf
Work Modes
Power+ – Max digging speed and breakout force
Power – High performance and speed
Standard – Balanced for daily jobs
Economy – Fuel savings during lighter tasks
Equipped with Tier 4 engines (no DPF needed), these excavators offer four work modes:
Other standout features include:
  • Steel tracks for rugged terrain
  • Smart Power Control system for load/engine efficiency
  • 8" touch display with Bluetooth
  • Side and rear cameras
  • Heated, air-suspension seating
  • LED work lights
Both the E220 and E245 come prepped with 2-way hydraulic piping and quick coupler capability, ensuring maximum versatility for attachments.
These models join the E145 and E165 in Bobcat's growing excavator family, which now ranges from 1-ton compacts to large-scale diggers.
Backed by a Solid Warranty
Full Coverage Warranty
All new models—including the L205, L235, L255, L285, E220, and E245—come with Bobcat's 3-year / 5,000-hour full-coverage warranty
Dealer Support
Full access to dealer support from trusted partners like JD Equipment
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We're proud to stand behind this evolution in Bobcat's lineup and to continue offering the best machines for your toughest jobs. Whether you're in heavy construction, agriculture, or infrastructure development, we're ready to help you find the right solution.