Bobcat Advances Compact Equipment with AI & Automation

At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas, Bobcat presents updated machines, digital systems and autonomous concepts aimed at improving productivity, safety and ease of use on compact worksites.  www.bobcat.com In construction, grounds maintenance, material handling and utility work, compact equipment must increasingly combine high performance with intuitive operation and digital integration. Bobcat Company will present its latest developments in these areas at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, held from March 3 to 7 in Las Vegas, where the company will showcase new machines and technology systems designed to simplify operation and address skilled-labor constraints. Bobcat’s exhibit is located in West Hall, Booth W40745, where the company will demonstrate how artificial intelligence, connectivity, electrification and autonomy are being integrated into compact equipment platforms. Compact equipment adapted to modern jobsite requirements Bobcat’s presentation focuses on the evolution of compact loaders and related equipment toward smarter, more adaptive operation. The company will outline how its latest product enhancements enable machines to respond more intuitively to operator input while maintaining consistent performance across a wide range of applications. These developments are positioned to support contractors and fleet operators facing increasingly complex jobsites and tighter efficiency requirements. A news conference will take place at the Bobcat booth on Tuesday, March 3, at 1:30 p.m. PT, where the company will detail how it is advancing the compact loader category it originally introduced, with a particular emphasis on usability, automation and digital support. New machines across multiple application areas Bobcat will display a broad range of recently introduced equipment covering construction, maintenance, material handling, portable power and light compaction. Among the new additions is a portable air compressor delivering adjustable airflow between 400 and 460 cfm at pressures from 100 to 150 psi, designed to improve efficiency and serviceability in field operations. Compact loader and excavator updates include a mini track loader optimized for confined spaces with extended lift height and reach, as well as a zero-tail-swing compact excavator configured for precise control in urban and utility environments. Additional machines on display address lifting, handling and logistics tasks, including a compact wheel loader and a diesel pneumatic tire forklift developed to improve productivity while reducing operating costs. AI-supported operation and safety functions Beyond hardware, Bobcat will demonstrate AI-based software systems intended to reduce operator workload and downtime. These include voice-controlled machine interaction that allows operators to adjust settings and access operational information without leaving the controls, as well as an AI-supported service platform that assists dealers with diagnostics and repair guidance. A collision warning and avoidance system will also be shown, designed to detect obstacles around compact machines and automatically intervene by slowing or stopping the equipment when necessary. In addition, Bobcat will present a fully electric, autonomous concept loader that illustrates how modular design and software control could support future jobsite automation. Digital education and jobsite integration Bobcat is also contributing to the CONEXPO education program. A technical session led by the company’s digital products team will address how digital tools and connected systems can improve visibility, efficiency and decision-making across construction operations. By combining updated compact equipment with AI-based assistance, connectivity and autonomous concepts, Bobcat’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 presentation highlights how compact machines are evolving into integrated, software-supported worksite tools suited to the next phase of construction and infrastructure development. www.bobcat.com Powered by Induportals Media Publishing