4.9 MB - Bobcat

Or choose low-rate financing with any new Bobcat compact tractor.*They’re strong enough for your biggest jobs and small enough to work in tight areas. Power up your productivity witha Bobcat ® compact tractor – and save big with a free front-end loader, or rebates ranging from $1,250 to $3,000 inlieu of financing, or 0% financing for up to 60 months * .Call us or stop in today for a demo. Hurry – offer ends April 30, 2010!*15% down payment required for 60-month term. Limited time offer. Available at participating and eligible dealers only. Offer may vary by product type, series, model and select units in dealer inventory.Offers available on new equipment in US and Canada only. Some restrictions apply. Length of contract may vary. See dealer for details. Financing provided on approval of credit by authorized Bobcat financeproviders to well-qualified buyers. The rates listed herein do not take into consideration any administrative fees and are subject to change based on the amount of such fees (which may vary). Offer notavailable to government accounts, national accounts and municipal/utility bid customers. Bobcat Company reserves the right to extend or discontinue any of these programs at any time without prior notice.“Bobcat” is a registered trademark of Bobcat Company. | #20537

From the WorkSaverWith spring just around the corner, now is a good time to reassess your equipment needs.Bobcat offers a diverse line of compact machines and attachments for homeowners withacreage to get work done faster and more comfortably. Read about Bobcat ® compact tractors,utility vehicles, Toolcat utility work machines and attachments on the following pages.“What Drives You?” contestHere’s your chance to win your very own Bobcat utility vehicle. In2010 Bobcat is giving away a utility vehicle as the grand prize in the“What Drives You?” contest. Tell us what drives you to succeed, whatmotivates you, or what inspires you to get work done. To enter, visitwww.MyWorkSaver.com/whatdrivesyoucontest. The contestends May 31, 2010.New transmission optionNew in 2010 is a Shuttle Shift Transmission (SST) option for theBobcat CT335, CT445 and CT450 models. Read about this newoption on page 21. The SST option is ideal for tractor owners whoneed multiple speed settings for mowing, tilling or other ground-engaging applications.Go online to read more at www.MyWorkSaver.com/tractor or contact your local Bobcatdealership today to arrange a demonstration.Reader photos and commentsIf you would like to have your Bobcat photo or story featured in WorkSaver ® magazine, e-mailit to WorkSaver@Bobcat.com. Include a short description and your contact information. Youcan win a free 2010 Bobcat calendar if you’re one of the first 25 readers to respond. You mayalso submit comments about your experience with Bobcat equipment or a recipe and earn afree calendar. Please include your address in your e-mail.Look for our next issue in August. Until then, enjoy reading the content in this issue and havea great spring.contents47101216182022Great BobcatTractor Pull contestwinnersVeterinarian spendsoff hours in Toolcat5600 driver’s seatCT445 helps familydevelop theirproperty; buildfuture vineyardHorse enthusiastturns to Bobcattractor for propertymaintenanceUtility vehicle staysbusy at horsestablesA 2300 helps retirednurse manage Va.propertyUtility productpictures andspecificationsBobcat’s Pause:pictures fromWorkSaver readersWorkSaver ® Homeowner with Acreage magazine is distributed by your local Bobcat dealer as a complimentary publicationthroughout the United States and Canada.It is published two times per year by Bobcat Company, P.O. Box 6000, West Fargo, ND 58078-6000.Produced for Bobcat Company by Two Rivers Marketing. Editorial correspondence should be directed toWorkSaver Magazine, Two Rivers Marketing, 106 E. 6th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-1951.E-mail: WorkSaver@Bobcat.comSTAFFMarketing Communication Manager........................................................................................................................Leroy AndersonEditor ........................................................................................................................................................................... Ryan JohnsonContributing Writer............................................................................................................................................................Paul PoselGraphic Designer..................................................................................................................................................Lincoln DeckleverContributing Photographers................................................................................................................Ernest Feland and Bryan ZentBobcat ® and the Bobcat logo are registered trademarks of Bobcat Company in the United States and various other countries.© 2010 Bobcat Company. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.ADDRESS CHANGESOption 1: Go online to www.MyWorkSaver.com and submit your changes electronically orOption 2: Send the back cover area that includes your name and address, along with your new address to:WorkSaver Magazine, Two Rivers Marketing, 106 E. 6th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-1951.About the CoverAcreage owner Karen Bischoffand Christopher Shinn utilize theBobcat CT445 at Hidden AcresFarm in Howell Township, N.J.The couple use the compacttractor and implements toprepare the riding ring forBischoff’s three horses, as wellas complete day-to-day choreswith the front-end loader.

Today the fruit tree orchard contains 400trees and Shepherd maintains 12 beehives.There are 350 apple trees and the rest area mixture of peach, cherry and pear. Hedescribes them as semi-dwarfs that takeabout five years to begin bearing fruit, andeight years for commercial-quality fruit. Hechose the semi-dwarf trees because he saysthey produce more apples per unit of wood.He plants them closer together than largerproduce trees and the result is more volumeper tree. “They’re easier to prune and pick,”he explains. His apple trees feature somepopular types, including Honeycrisp, PinkLady and Kandil Sinap.The property is now a popular attraction forlocals or out-of-town visitors who want toexperience a small farm and pick their ownapples — at no charge. “Some of my friendsare schoolteachers and they love to bring thekids out,” he says.” It’s a different way toget students interested in history — they geta chance to taste the different varieties andlearn about them in person.”Much of Shepherd’s spare time is spent inhis orchard. “There is always something tobe done,” he says. “My orchard is where Ifind solace and recreation after a full day ofurban planning responsibilities. During theday I am an urban professional and in theafternoon or evening, I come home, put onmy jeans and head out to become a farmer.”A 1952, 13-horsepower McCormick Farmalltractor was his only mechanized helpuntil last fall. He knew he needed a morepowerful tractor to operate implements anda model that was heavier to pull wagons andhis sprayer when the ground was wet. Hissearch led him to the Bobcat website wherehe entered the Great Bobcat Tractor Pullcontest. “When I entered the contest I didn’texpect to win,” he says. “It seemed like agood thing to do, and it’s been very excitingto win the new tractor.”Immediate impactThe implement package from Bobcat includedan auger with a 12-inch bit, a tiller and a boxblade. Representatives from Atlas Bobcatdelivered the tractor and implements to theShepherd residence, whereupon Shepherdquickly put the tractor and tiller implementto use. He prepared the ground and appliedmulch for future plantings last fall. In areaswhere new trees were ready to plant, he usedthe auger implement to drill a hole. “I drovethe tractor down the row that I tilled, dugholes, drove forward and dug another one,” hesays. “Believe me, it was a lot better than whatI had been doing with a shovel.”Several Bobcat compact tractor featuresimmediately stood out to Shepherd, includingpower steering. “The Bobcat tractor turns ona dime and it’s easier to steer than my wife’sOldsmobile,” he says. “It’s very sophisticatedand a pleasure to use. I think if anyone hasdriven an older tractor, they would be surprisedwhat this tractor will do.”Another important characteristic ofthe Bobcat tractor is the hydrostatictransmission, especially for his wife whodoes not operate machinery on a regularbasis. “It’s so much easier not to worryabout changing gears when you’re driving,you just press the pedal and go,” Shepherdsays. “If you want to go in reverse, you pushthe lever backwards and you’re in reverse— there’s less movement and it’s moreefficient, I think.”A third benefit of the new tractor is the easeof operating rear implements such as theauger. “I don’t have to get off of the tractorto use the auger, I can stay in the driver’sstation and use the auger without any specialtools,” he says. “Even an urban planner likeme can do it.”The timing couldn’t have been better forJohn Shepherd when he was selected as theGreat Bobcat Tractor Pull contest grand prizewinner last year. Now he can get more workdone in less time and continue expanding hisorchard, even while he keeps his full-timeemployment. Shepherd expects to expand theorchard with new trees in the coming years,something that will be much easier with hisnew Bobcat tractor and implements.Go online at www.MyWorkSaver.com/contestto see a complete list of the contest winners,see their pictures and read excerpts fromtheir entries.The compact frame of theBobcat CT235 (just 55 incheswide) enables John Shepherdto easily access restrictedareas. Three-point hitchimplements, such as the auger,will help plant new trees at theShepherd orchard.otherwinnersFifteen third-place winnersreceived Bobcat jackets fortelling their stories. They are:Raina Anderson, Holt, Mo.Will Ashlin, Springfield, Mo.Brian Becker Sr., Shushan, N.Y.Daniel Bieger, Manassas, Va.Jeb Baum, Gardiner, N.Y.Donna Cobain, Camp Creek, W.Va.LuAnn Johnson,Mount Pleasant, IowaMike Mitchell, Berlin, Mass.Reg Patchell, Baltic, Conn.Kenneth Rohlfing,Drakes Branch, Va.Robert Rand Russell,Kerrville, TexasMike Sublett, Sanford, N.C.David Stephens, St. Joseph, Mo.Luis Vergara, Brooksville, Fla.Charissa Wertz, Red Lion, Pa.Early Spring 2010 WorkSaver Homeowner with Acreage 5

CompaC t traC tor C ontest C overagerunner-upwinner!Back in Businesssecond-place contest wInner puts 2200 to work on famIly daIry farmLL Lucas Greff is no stranger to hard work. He grew up on a dairyLfarm in western North Dakota with 50 head of dairy cattle, 50 head of rangeLcattle and 1200 acres, helping his family with the demanding daily chores.hands-on learningexperienceServing in the U.S. military gaveLucas Greff the opportunity tolearn how to operate compactequipment, specifically a Bobcatskid-steer loader. Greff servedwith the 141st Engineer CombatBattalion in 2004, and his unit hadtwo Bobcat skid-steer loaders.“I fell in love with skid-steerloaders there,” he says. “Mybrother and I were assigned tolook for IEDs and ambushes, andwe repaired bridges and providedsupport to the Iraqi police.”Greff brought that operatingexpertise home with him andstarted a part-time job on nightsand weekends.Below, Greff operates askid-steer loader in Iraq.“I think that I grew up on the only dairy farmin North Dakota that didn’t have a skid-steerloader,” he says, “and I thought I could do alot of work with something like that, as mybrother and I shoveled out each stall by hand.”According to Greff, large loans, low milkprices, and tough years took a toll on hisfamily and they had to get out of farming.His parents found jobs away from the farm,although they retained most of the land.In 2008 a neighbor asked the Greffs to feedhis cattle during the winter in exchange fora share of the calves. They jumped at theopportunity and fixed fences, prepared a newcorral and got running water to the cattle.Greff entered the 2009 Great Bobcat TractorPull contest with the dream of winning anew tractor for his family’s renewed farmingoperation. He finished in second place andreceived a new Bobcat ® 2200 utility vehicle.The 2200 quickly made its way to the familyfarm where it was driven to check on cattle andrepair fence lines. “My family has two fourwheelers,but the problem with a four-wheeleris you can’t carry anything, and pickups arejust too big and they are a rough ride,” he says.“The new utility vehicle fits in nicely betweenthese two. We like the IntelliTrak ® drive systemthe best when we’re chasing cattle, because wedon’t have to worry about switching from twowheeldrive to four-wheel drive.“My mom will enjoy the electric dump bedwhen she does her gardening,” Greff says.“I will be pulling a fencing trailer a lot thisyear. The diesel engine will come in handyfor that.”Aaron Kleingartner (left) presents secondplace winner Lucas Greff with a new 2200utility vehicle.Back to farmingToday the family farm is slightly smallerbut the need to get the work done right, anddone on time, is just as important as ever. ABobcat 2200 utility vehicle ensures the Grefffamily can get chores done faster and betterthan other equipment.“Seeing the homestead farm actively runningcattle again after 10 years of dormancybrings me great pride,” Greff wrote in hiscontest entry. “The Greff family farm washomesteaded in the 19th century and after ashort hiatus is back in action.6 WorkSaver Homeowner with Acreage Early Spring 2010

“It’s what I like to do for relaxation, and it’s cheaper thana psychiatrist.” – Dr. Larry BerrymanAttachmentsand implementspower Toolcatutility workmachine versatilityup objects, such as fallen branches and trees.“Both attachments are very handy,” he says.Dr. Berryman needs to get to his clinic forscheduled appointments, regardless of theweather conditions. “I used to plow snowwith my tractor,” he recalls. “I was oftenwet and cold. I figured there must be abetter way, and that’s what led me to theToolcat machine.“I regularly plow with the snow bladeattachment — it works very well. At times Iuse the bucket to handle snow. Either way, Ican really move a lot of snow quickly and,equally important, do it in comfort. I enjoyhelping my neighbors get plowed out aswell. They really appreciate that.”Attention getterWhen asked what he likes best about theToolcat 5600, Dr. Berryman says: “Wheredo I start?”• Maneuverability. “It is incredible. I canget in a very limited-access situation andalways get out of it because the machineturns so quickly and has such a closeturning radius.”• Comfort. “The cab is great. I’m spoiledby having heat when plowing snow in thewinter and air-conditioning when mowingin the summer. The adjustable seat is verycomfortable. I can work for hours andnot get beat up like I did on some otherequipment.”• Visibility. “It’s nice to be able to see whatI am doing at all times. With the frontmountedmower I can see a potentialobstacle as I approach it and quickly goaround. Plus, I can always make certain themower is running properly. The same istrue in the winter when I’m plowing snow.I can see everything going on in front ofme and avoid possible obstacles.”• Attachment versatility. “In additionto the attachments I own, the ability torent dozens of others makes the 5600really valuable. For example, I rented anauger and planted 50 trees; that saved anenormous amount of time. The PowerBob-Tach feature minimizes the time toswitch attachments. I can be mowing andcome upon a downed tree and easily andquickly remove the mower and attach theutility fork with grapple to move the treeand then go back to mowing. I really likethe Power Bob-Tach system in the winterwhen I go from using the snow blade to thebucket and back again, and stay warm theentire time.”In addition to being a time- and work-savingmachine, the 5600 is a real attention-getter.“Whenever I drive it to get fuel at the localgas station, people will stare and startasking questions and making comments,”Dr. Berryman says. “Typically they willask — ‘Where did you get it? How does itwork? What are all the things on it?’ — andeven ‘Can I get inside?’ I let them get in, buttell them not to push any buttons.“When I am out working, people slow downon the road and watch to see what I amdoing. I like to show it off.”Passersby can expect to see more ofDr. Berryman and his 5600 in the future.“This is my retirement location,” he says. “Ihave no desire to go anywhere else. I lookforward to coming home, starting up the5600 and doing some work. It’s the perfectmachine for my lifestyle; there just isn’tanything better.”You can learn more aboutToolcat utility work machines atwww.MyWorkSaver.com/Toolcat,where there are specs, pictures andvideo clips.There are more than 40front-mounted attachmentsavailable for use on Toolcat 5600 and 5610 utility workmachines, including:• Angle broom• Auger• Bale fork• Box blade• Box scraper• Brushcatrotary cutter• Buckets• Chipper• Combinationbucket• Dozer blade• Dumpinghopper• Flail cutter• Grader• Grapple (utilityfork)• Landplane• Landscaperake• Mower• Pallet fork• Scraper• Seeder• Snow blade• Snow pusher• Snow V-blade• Snowblower• Sod layer• Soilconditioner• Soil cultivator• Sprayer(Toolcat 5600only)• Spreader(Toolcat 5600only)• Stump grinder• Sweeper• Three-pointhitch adapter• Tiller• Tilt-Tach• Trencher• Water kit• Whisker pushbroomThe following rearimplements expand theusefulness of the Toolcat 5610:• Angle blade• Auger• Box blade• Disc harrow• Finish mower• Seeder• Snow blade• Snowblower• Soil cultivator• Soil conditioner• Tiller• Tine rake

compact tractorsBig plans call for a newBobcat compact tractorA CT445 and attachments help New Jersey family transformtheir 12-acre propertyDeveloping and maintaining 12 acres in the rural New Jerseycountryside requires a dependable compact tractor and attachments, whichis exactly why Alan and Suzanne Constance sold their previous brand andswitched to a new Bobcat® CT445 compact tractor.A Bobcat tractor with afront-end loader and rearimplements helps Suzanneand Alan Constance maintaintheir 12-acre property in ruralNew Jersey.The couple resides in Hamilton, N.J., withthree children, and the 12-acre homesteadis surrounded by similar properties,including many farms that raise horses.Seven years ago the family built their homeand worked tirelessly to landscape the oneacre surrounding the house. That includedgrading the yard, planting trees and shrubs,and installing pavers for a walk-out patio.Brand familiarityAlan had previously operated a Bobcatexcavator for light construction andlandscaping projects and was familiar withthe popular compact equipment brand.When he heard that Bobcat introduced a newline of compact tractors, he did extensiveresearch to determine if it was time to makea switch.“Alan looks into everything thoroughly,”Suzanne says. “He did a lot of onlineresearch before we made our decision, andwe were very happy with the quality andthe price of the Bobcat tractor.” Shortlythereafter, the Constances bought their new45-horsepower tractor with a front-endloader, box blade and sprayer attachmentfrom Garden State Bobcat.Vineyard plansAlan spends his days working in lawenforcement as a detective for the NewJersey State Patrol, and nights and weekendsoutside on his tractor. “We were doing quitea bit of nursery work when we bought theproperty,” he says. “We eventually wantto transform some of the property into avineyard, so I’ve been building an accessroad with the tractor and box blade, andNew tractor transmission optionBobcat now offers a Shuttle Shift Transmission (SST) option to complement its Hydrostatic Transmission (HST) compacttractors. This option is available on Bobcat CT335, CT445 and CT450 models. The SST option provides an increase in PTOhorsepower along with a wide range of operating speeds, which allows the operator to match ground speed with workrequirements, such as mowing and tilling, or spraying and seeding applications. The SST option allows the operator toshift on the go to adjust ground speed without having to stop.Visit your local Bobcat dealership today for a demonstration, or go online at www.MyWorkSaver.com/tractor to learnmore about Bobcat compact tractors and implements. Select the Build and Quote option to create your own tractor.10 WorkSaver Homeowner with Acreage Early Spring 2010

A CT445 with front-end loader and sprayerattachment (rear-mounted) help Suzanneand her husband Alan keep their propertymaintained. The couple plans to build avineyard and grow grapes for area wineries.Hook up someversatility.You’re mowing today, buttomorrow there’s somethingelse. With the family of Bobcat ®compact tractor implements,you can take on dozens ofroutine jobs. Purchase theimplements you regularly use,or rent from your dealer forthose special, one-time projects.For more information go to:www.MyWorkSaver.com/implements3 pt. Angle Blade3 pt. Augerusing the front-end loader and bucket tomove some materials. We hope to one daystart growing hybrid grapevines and sell thegrapes to some local wineries that importabout 90 percent of their grapes.”“I still have nursery stock near the house,and I use the rear sprayer attachment on thetractor to spray for borers in the fall andspring, and the yard for weeds.” The couplepreviously used a backpack sprayer, whichSuzanne says took considerably longer thanthe new sprayer mounted on the CT445.Impressive featuresAccording to Alan, one of the biggestdifferences between the Bobcat compacttractor and other brands was the hydrostatictransmission on the CT445. “I wanted mywife to get involved with the business andoperate the machinery, and I thought thebest way to do that was to get a tractor witha hydrostatic transmission,” Alan says.“It’s very simple to operate,” Suzanne adds.Additional features like push-button fourwheeldrive and the rear remote three-pointposition control lever pushed Alan evenfurther to the Bobcat tractor. “I’ve had otherbrands of tractors and have never seen thoseoptions, which are standard on my Bobcattractor,” he says.As the family’s vineyard business growsin the coming years, the Constances knowthey have a reliable tractor with timesavingattachments ready to help themcomplete day-to-day chores and tackle newchallenges.Visit www.MyWorkSaver.com/tractorto read more about the benefits of Bobcatcompact tractors and attachments. You canalso check specs, view more pictures andwatch videos of Bobcat tractors in action.3 pt. Box Blade3 pt. Finishing Mower3 pt. Snowblower989WS-0©2009 Bobcat Company. All Rights Reserved.

Country Livingat itsFinestA horse enthusiast finds new spacefor her passionNestled in Howell Township, N.J., amongtowering trees is Hidden Acres farm,a pristine 11-acre property with lush green grass, bloomingflowers, and a state-of-the-art horse-riding ring whereKaren Bischoff enjoys country living with ample space forher family and three horses.12 WorkSaver Homeowner with Acreage Early Spring 2010

Early Spring 2010 WorkSaver Homeowner with Acreage 13

compact tractorsHidden Acres Farm ownerKaren Bischoff purchaseda Bobcat CT445 to get workdone faster and give her moretime to enjoy her family andher horses.The area is filled with residents likeBischoff who appreciate everything ruralliving has to offer, with the amenities ofa big city less than an hour away. Maturetrees, flower gardens and stables are quitecommon. Small farms dot the country roadsthroughout central New Jersey.Karen Bischoff was previously a nurse atMount Sinai Hospital in New York, N.Y.She longed to return to the country, whichshe did five years ago, resuming a lifestyleshe first knew as a small child growing up ona horse farm. “My mother put me on a horsewhen I was 4,” Bischoff says. “I’ve beenriding horses off and on for my entire life.”Room to roamPrior to moving to Hidden Acres Farm,Bischoff boarded her horses, but now sheenjoys their company and rides them asmuch as she desires. The horses’ names areChili, Winston and Alabama. Chili is theyoungest at 12, followed by Winston at 16,and the senior is Alabama, age 29. Bischoffrides Winston five or six days a week in thering, conveniently located on her property.Hidden Acres includes Bischoff’s residence, ashed, two paddocks and the riding ring, whichwas built in 2008. She says it took nearly fiveyears to get the property to the shape it’s intoday. All new fences were built and grass wasplanted around the residence and shed. “It’s alot of work, but I love it,” she says.Helping her with the property improvementswas her longtime partner and friend,Christopher Shinn, who has years ofexperience operating an assortment ofconstruction equipment and maintainingproperties like Bischoff’s. The two met eachother eight years ago when Bischoff boardedher horses at a farm where Shinn worked.New tractor purchaseToday the couple share responsibilitieson the acreage, including the routinemaintenance with the horses and preppingthe riding ring. In 2009 they started lookingfor a new compact tractor to completethe chores more efficiently, especially forBischoff, who enjoys spending time withher 8-year-old daughter, Anna. Not longafter they began looking for a new tractor,they noticed a nearby Bobcat dealership hadcompact tractors on display in front of thedealership. They stopped at Garden StateBobcat in Freehold, N.J., to get a better lookat the new line of Bobcat compact tractorsand implements.They had a good feeling about the Bobcattractors from the start, and they got theirfirst driving experience when a Bobcat salesspecialist brought a CT445 compact tractorto Hidden Acres for a demonstration. “Heleft the machine with us for a day to seehow we liked it,” Bischoff says. “It gaveus an opportunity to test it and feel morecomfortable about selecting the tractor.”“Our major concern was being able toprepare the riding ring with it,” Shinn says.The maneuverable CT445 is 69 inches wideand 134 inches long, ideal for working inconfined spaces like the ring. “The Bobcatmodel was a better tractor than some othermodels we looked at,” he says. “For whatwe got for the money, I thought it wasa better deal, and I like the metal on theBobcat tractors versus plastic on the otherbrands. Other tractors had less horsepowerfor the same price, so after we consideredeverything, we decided the Bobcat modelwas the one we wanted.”After a day of test driving the new compacttractor and some careful consideration, theydecided to purchase the 45-horsepowertractor with a box blade implement, frontendloader and a pallet fork attachment.The front-end loader is helpful in the winter14 WorkSaver Homeowner with Acreage Early Spring 2010

“My mother put me on a horse when I was 4. I’ve been riding horses off and onfor my entire life.” – Karen Bischoffto remove snow from the driveway, whilethe pallet forks make it simple to movevarious items on the property.Exceptional serviceBoth Shinn and Bischoff have been verypleased with the sales staff at the Bobcatdealership and their prompt response to anyneeds they have with their compact tractor.“We were also interested in another brand,but the service in this area isn’t very good,and if you can’t get something serviced in afriendly environment, then there’s no reasonto buy it,” Shinn says.The box blade implement has beenextremely helpful to level the riding ring,the outer areas, and do some light gradingon the property, according to Shinn. “It’s anincredibly comfortable tractor, and I like thehydrostatic transmission with the forwardand reverse directions,” he says. “The fourwheeldrive does a good job in the ring whenI’m leveling it.”Changing rear implements is easy on Bobcatcompact tractors with telescoping lowerlinks and telescoping sway bars. “I thinkthe Bobcat implement system is superior toany that I’ve found on other tractors,” Shinnsays. “Being able to raise and lower thethree-point hitch in the back without havingto go around to the back of the machine; thearms move in and out so you can adjust it towhere it needs to be.”Features like a suspension seat, cruise controland a spark arrestor muffler are standardequipment on the CT445, as well as sevenother models from Bobcat. An optionalBob-Tach quick attachment mountingsystem is available for the loader, to easilyswitch between front-mounted attachments.The combination of these standard features,superb support from the local Bobcatdealership and salesman, and the versatilityof a CT445 led Karen Bischoff to purchaseher first Bobcat compact tractor. Nowchores get done faster, there’s more timefor mother-daughter activities and moreopportunities to ride her horses.Go online at www.MyWorkSaver.com/tractorfor more information about the BobcatCT445 compact tractor, implements and theadvantages of Bobcat compact tractors.Christopher Shinn(background) prepares theriding ring at Karen Bischoff’shobby farm in rural NewJersey. The couple finished thering last year with help fromthe Bobcat compact tractor.Early Spring 2010 WorkSaver Homeowner with Acreage 15

Utility vehicleOwners find time tooperate horse stablesUnusual work schedules, versatile utility vehicle help manageand maintain popular businessoOperating a full-service equine boarding and trainingfacility can be a demanding and time-consuming enterprise. It certainly isfor Jim Kittridge and Arlene Conley, owners of Greystone Stables, but theyare not about to give up their day jobs.Jim Kittridge and ArleneConley, owners of GreystoneStables, depend on theirBobcat 2300 utility vehicle andattachments for daily use.That’s because their unique work schedulesallow them plenty of time to manage theirpopular stable near the border of Maine andNew Hampshire.Kittridge is a machine operator, a 30-yearemployee, at the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft plantin North Berwick, Maine. He works 12-hourdays on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Hedevotes the other four days to the stable. Conleyhas been with Liberty Mutual Insurance for 25years and works four 10-hour days at the Dover,N.H., office. She has Wednesday, Saturday andSunday available.“Labor is one of the most significantexpenses of any business,” Kittridge notes.“We can keep our costs down by being heremost of the time. We have only one full-timeemployee.”They purchased the stable, located on 35acres in Berwick, Maine, two years ago.“Arlene and her daughter, who competesin equestrian events, had always wanted toown a stable, and when I was able to changemy work schedule, we decided the timewas right,” Kittridge says. “We got luckybecause the previous owner had started16 WorkSaver Homeowner with Acreage Early Spring 2010

making improvements. As a result, wepurchased a very nice layout.”The main barn, which is 70 feet wide by 96feet long, has 22 stalls and an attached indoorriding arena, which is 70 feet wide by 175 feetlong. A smaller barn has four additional stalls.The matted stalls are 12 feet by 12 feet. Thefacility includes 18 grass paddocks where thehorses can exercise and graze every day. Thesmallest paddock is 50 feet by 100 feet; thelargest 100 feet by 200 feet. An outdoor ridingarena is 100 feet wide by 200 feet long.“When we purchased the facility there werefive horses being boarded here,” Kittridgesays. “We added our own horse and soonowners followed us from other stables. Inaddition to boarding horses, we have trainersthat focus on hunter/jumpers, dressage andpleasure riding lessons. Horse owners can alsobring their own trainers.”Equipment neededWhile the facilities were excellent whenKittridge and Conley purchased the property,there was still plenty of work to do and noequipment with which to do it.“I looked at a lot of products and eventuallydecided we would get the most use out ofa utility vehicle,” Kittridge says. “I saw aBobcat ® 2300 on display at a local fair,but believed it was out of our price range.Once I talked to the salesman from Bobcat ofNew Hampshire, it became obvious the priceof the 2300 was similar to other machines, andit had a lot more to offer. The dealer deliveredone for us to try and it never went back.”The owners of Greystone Stables were soldon the 2300 because of its versatility andattachment availability.“We use it every day,” Kittridge says. “Sevenof our stalls have narrow runouts — where thehorses can go from the barn to the outside —and the 2300 with bucket is perfect for clearingsnow. If fact, we use it for snow removalthroughout the property.“Every morning and evening we load the2300 up to deliver hay to the paddocks andthree times a week we use it to drag thesurface of the arenas. We also keep it busypushing and spreading horse manure andattach the front mower to cut all the fieldsand pastures.”2300 Report cardKittridge gives the Bobcat 2300 highmarks for:• Comfort. “Everyone here that drives thevehicle says it’s a pleasure to operate.”• Traction. “It goes great through the mud andover our trails. The traction is excellent. TheIntelliTrak ® drive system automatically shifts— what could be easier?”• Hooking up attachments. “With the oneof-a-kindRapidLink mounting system,changing attachments is simple.”• Well-built machine. “I’ve spent my entirework career in manufacturing,” he says,“and the 2300 is put together very well, witha good power plant. The aluminum frame,which is both light and strong, is a big plus inthis environment.”• Dealer support. “Bobcat of New Hampshireconsistently provides tremendous supportand service.”“I looked at a lot of products and eventuallydecided we would get the most use out of autility vehicle.” – Jim KittridgeAs Kittridge and Conley continue to upgradeand expand their stable as they ease intoretirement, they expect to count on theBobcat 2300 to serve them well as a valuablemultipurpose machine.“Why not?” Kittridge says, “For the pasttwo years it has been the backbone of thisbusiness.”Learn more about the benefits of Bobcat utilityvehicles at www.MyWorkSaver.com/UTV,where you can find product specifications, seepictures of the vehicles in action and read othersuccess stories like this one.Early Spring 2010 WorkSaver Homeowner with Acreage 17

Utility vehicleHobby farm in theBlue Ridge MountainsRetired nurse enjoys working on property with a Bobcat 2300 utility vehiclefFor decades people have been fascinated with the BlueRidge Mountains, and for plenty of good reasons.Start with the trees — dogwood, sourwood,blackgum, hickory, sassafras, red maple,oak and several varieties of evergreen. Inthe fall they burst into multicolor brilliance.Add flowering shrubs that display colorrivaling the trees in the fall — azalea,mountain laurel, rhododendron and variouswildflowers. Then there is the wildlife,including groundhogs, chipmunks, squirrels,bobcats, foxes, opossums, raccoons,whitetail deer and black bears. Finally, morethan 100 bird species can be seen during thespring migration season. Now mix in ragingrivers and meandering mountain creeks andyou have a place many think is paradise.“I certainly do,” says Scottie Crowder, whoowns a hobby farm in the mountains nearAustinville, Va.She grew up on a farm and always wantedto return to rural Virginia. After graduatingfrom Duke University, her career as a nurseanesthetist took her to hospitals in Durhamand Mt. Airy, N.C. She retired a yearago after working the last 25 years at theNorthern Hospital of Surry County.“I began looking for a farm about 15 yearsago,” she recalls. “I went to a lot of auctionsand looked at several properties. I wasfairly specific as to what kind of a place Iwanted — one with water, both flat land and18 WorkSaver Homeowner with Acreage Early Spring 2010

“Being near the top of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we get a fair amount of snow. I use the 2300with blade to plow my driveway. It’s definitely an all-season machine.” – Scottie Crowdermountains, and a good price. It also had tobe fairly close to my home in Mt. Airy.”Crowder found a 67-acre cattle and cornfarm located near the Blue Ridge Parkwayin Virginia, about a 30-minute drive northof Mt. Airy. “It was the closest to perfect Icould find,” she says.As she began to plan for retirement, she gotserious about purchasing a utility vehiclefor use on the farm — both for working andriding around the property.“My wish list for a utility vehicle includedtwo seats, a cargo box, a blade on the frontand the ability to get in and out of easily,”Crowder says. “I went to several dealers inthe Mt. Airy area looking at equipment —some of them didn’t even bother to ask if theycould help me. Along the way I rememberedI had seen a magazine ad for Bobcat ® utilityvehicles. I did some research on the Internetand eventually visited Piedmont Bobcatin Kernersville, N.C. Even though thedealership was more than 50 miles away, theytreated me very nicely and seemed to haveexactly what I was looking for.”Easy attachment changesWhat really sold Crowder on the 2300 is theRapidLink attachment system. It allowsher to position attachments with an easy-tooperatejoystick while sitting in the driver’sseat. “I can’t lift attachments around, so thisfeature has been great for me,” she says.Although she hires people to do some ofthe heavier work around the place, Crowderhas done many projects herself — using the2300 — to improve the property.“It’s been very helpful in most of the jobsI’ve done here, such as fixing up the house;removing debris, rocks and wood; buildingfences; clearing land and even tearing downan old chicken house.“The blade does a great job. Being near thetop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we geta fair amount of snow. I use the 2300 withblade to plow my driveway. It’s definitely anall-season machine.”In addition to the house, buildings on thefarm include a barn, toolshed and woodshed.There are flower and vegetable gardens andhay fields. Neighbors with livestock cut andbale the hay.“The gardens — where I grow tulips andmums, along with tomatoes, potatoes,raspberries, blueberries and blackberries —keep me busy much of the year,” she says. “Ialso have apple trees.”When work endsEven though there is plenty of work aroundthe farm, Crowder makes sure she spendsat least half her time in non-work activities.That includes driving her 2300 around theproperty enjoying the sights and sounds of themountains. She especially likes following thecreek that runs through her property.“The terrain up on the mountain is roughin some spots, but the 2300 handles it withease,” she says. “The IntelliTrak ® tractionsystem automatically switches from twowheeldrive to four-wheel drive and backagain without me having to do anything.That’s a great feature.”Crowder visits her farm two or three timesa week, calling it the perfect place to relax.The first thing she does when she arrivesat the property is take out her 2300. “Thereis always work for the utility vehicle, andwhen I get tired of working I just take it fora ride — it’s a great stress reliever.”Visit www.MyWorkSaver.com/UTV tolearn more about the benefits of Bobcatutility vehicles.A Bobcat 2300 utilityvehicle was just whatScottie Crowder neededto maintain her propertyin Virginia.Early Spring 2010 WorkSaver Homeowner with Acreage 19

speCIf ICatI onsUtility vehiclesSelect from four Bobcat ® utility vehicles: a two-passenger, 4x2 2100; a 4x4 2200; a four-passenger 2200S;and the 2300 with RapidLink attachment system.Rebatesup to$1500Offer ends April 30th210022002200S2300• Engine: 13 hp gasoline (9,7 kW)• Total vehicle rated capacity*:1200 lb. (544 kg)• Cargo box bed load capacity:800 lb. (363 kg); electric dumpoption• Travel speed: 19 mph (30 km/hr)• Shown with optional cab• Engine: 23 hp gasoline (17,1 kW) or20 hp diesel (14,9 kW)• Total vehicle rated capacity*:1200 lb. (544 kg), optional1450 lb. (659 kg) available• Cargo box bed load capacity: 800lb. (363 kg), optional1050 lb. (476 kg) available;electric dump standard• Engine: 23 hp gasoline (17,1 kW) or20 hp diesel (14,9 kW)• Total vehicle rated capacity*:1600 lb. (726 kg)• Cargo box bed load capacity:800 lb. (363 kg); electric dumpstandard• Travel speed: 25 mph (40 km/hr)• Engine: 20 hp diesel (14,9 kW)• Total vehicle rated capacity*:1200 lb. (544 kg)• Cargo box bed load capacity:800 lb. (363 kg); electric dumpstandard• Travel speed: 25 mph (40 km/hr)• Travel speed: 25 mph (40 km/hr)* Combined weight of passengers, cargo box load and gross trailer weight on level surface only.toolcatUtility workmachinesToolcat utility work machinescombine the benefits of a skid-steerloader, pickup truck, compact tractorand utility vehicle, for the ultimatecompact equipment experience.Two models are available with 40-plus attachments to maximize themachines’ productivity.Rebatesup to$4000Offer ends April 30th5600• Engine: 59 hp turbo diesel (43,9 kW)• Auxiliary hydraulic flow: 18.9 gpm(71,5 L/min), (27.9 gpm [105,6 L/min]high-flow option available)• Machine rated capacity**: 2200 lb. (996 kg)• Towing capacity: 4000 lb. (1814 kg)• Loader rated operating capacity: 1500 lb. (680 kg)• Maximum cargo box load: 2000 lb. (905 kg)• Total rated capacity***: 4200 lb. (1901 kg)• Travel speed: 18 mph (30 km/hr)5610• Engine: 59 hp turbo diesel (43,9 kW)• Auxiliary hydraulic flow: 18.9 gpm(71.5 L/min), (27.9 gpm [105.6 L/min]high-flow option available)• Machine rated capacity**: 2200 lb. (996 kg)• Towing capacity: 4000 lb. (1814 kg)• Loader rated operating capacity (with threepointhitch): 1500 lb. (680 kg)• Three-point hitch capacity (24-in. behind liftpoints): 1775 lb. (805 kg)• Total rated capacity***: 4200 lb. (1901 kg)• Travel speed: 18 mph (30 km/hr)** Machine rated capacity: combined weight of load on lift arm, cargo box load, operator and passenger.*** Total rated capacity: combined weight of load on lift arm, cargo box load, or 3-pt. hitch, operator, passenger and towweight if equipped with a hitch.20 WorkSaver Homeowner with Acreage Early Spring 2010

LOAD UP ONBOBCATGEARB o BCat’s pauseFrom WorkSaver ®readersPerched atop the Bobcat 443 skid-steer loader is“Bobbie.” According to owner Ken Masters, Bobbie wasborn in the Bobcat loader’s bucket on July 4, 2008.Masters says the Bobcat loader has been extremelyhelpful to clean up property in West Valley City, Utah.When he’s not using the loader, he rents it to individualswho need a compact loader for areas where largermachines can’t work.Celebrating a third birthday with a Bobcat cake isTracy Neal of Houston, Miss. Tracy’s grandfatheroperates a Bobcat 334 compact excavator, which Tracythoroughly enjoys. According to Tracy’s dad, he thinksTracy will follow in his grandfather’s footsteps because“it’s Bobcat this” or “Let’s go ride the Bobcat (excavator).”Mason Gorghuber of New Market, Minn.,celebrates his third birthday with a Bobcatskid-steer loader cake, courtesy of hisgrandmother, Carol Gorghuber.Andrew Emerson, age 5, is pictured withhis Bobcat S250 costume. Andrew isfrom Topeka, Kan., and participated inthe White Star of Topeka Halloweencostume contest last year. He was thewinner and received a new plasmatelevision from the dealership.Recipe(Submitted by Lois Bussler, Winthrop, Minn.)Tomato Bisque– ¾ cup chopped onions– ½ cup butter– ¾ tsp. dill seed– 1 tsp. dill weed– 1 tsp. oregano– ¼ cup flour– 3 cups chicken stock– 4 cups diced tomatoes– 1 ½ tsp. salt– ½ tsp. white pepper– ¼ cup chopped parsley– ¼ cup honey– 1 cup half and half– ½ cup creamBobcatStore.comSauté onions, butter, dill seed, dill weed, and oregano. Add the flour and stirfor 2 minutes. Add gradually the tomatoes and chicken stock. Then add the saltand pepper. Bring to gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Add theparsley, honey, half and half and the cream and heat through.

PERFECT FORSPRING CLEANINGSpring has sprung, and the Toolcat utility work machines from Bobcat are the surest way to get your property inshape before summer sets in. With the heated cab, you can even work through a cold spring rain. Sit back in acomfortable seat and get those diffi cult spring jobs get done fast: grading ruts out of your driveway, cleaning upfallen branches from your woodlot, clearing out the horse barn, repairing fences, preparing the gardens and fl owerbeds for planting, and so much more. Contact your Bobcat dealer or visit www.MyWorkSaver.com/Toolcat to learnmore about the Toolcat utility work machine.1021C-0www.MyWorkSaver.com/ToolcatBobcat ® and the Bobcat logo are registered trademarks of Bobcat Company in the United Statesand various other countries ©2010 Bobcat Company. All Rights Reserved.Early Spring 2010 WorkSaver Homeowner with Acreage 23

Sent to you compliments of:MAIL TOChange Service RequestedPRST STDUS POSTAGEPAIDPERMIT NO. 700Pewaukee, wiNeed to update your address? Visit www.MyWorkSaver.comwww.MyWorkSaver.com/whatdrivesyoucontestNo matter what brand of compactequipment you drive, somethingis driving you.The sense of accomplishment.A happy customer.Knowing your reputation is on the line.Personal pride in your home or business.Something gives you the determination and energy to meetdaunting tasks head on and just plain get things done. We want tohear about it.Tell us your story, and you could be driving home a new Bobcat®utility vehicle.Contest runs Jan. 1 through May 31, 2010.