Contractors Hot Line August 23, 2024 | Page 35

Bobcat Company has unveiled a $ 3.26 million renovation at its Buford, Georgia location. This facility, central to Bobcat’ s North American material handling operations, has been revamped to enhance productivity and foster collaboration.

The extensive upgrade modernizes conference rooms, break rooms, and office spaces, aligning the facility’ s look and feel with other Bobcat locations. The renovation also includes open seating areas and updated exterior signage to promote teamwork and innovation.

“ Investing in our facilities and operations to create collaborative, inspiring workplaces is one of many ways that Bobcat supports our employees,” said Mike Ballweber, president, Doosan Bobcat North America.“ Fostering our company ' s

success alongside the dedicated team in Buford is a priority for us. We are thrilled to provide them with a work environment that encourages collaboration and drives innovation.”

John Deere has unveiled its latest production class loaders, the 744 X-Tier and 824 X-Tier wheel loaders, featuring significant upgrades, including the innovative E-Drive system. These new models promise enhanced fuel efficiency, increased productivity and improved operator comfort.

Designed for demanding construction environments, the E-Drive system offers instant power while simplifying operations. This advanced system replaces the traditional transmission with an Electric Variable Transmission( EVT), leading to better efficiency and up to a seven percent reduction in total cost of ownership over conventional systems.

The loaders also feature John Deere ' s exclusive pile slip assist for reduced tire slip and improved bucket fill, along with two operational modes: standard mode, which reduces fuel consumption by up to 25 % and performance mode for maximum productivity.

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