COMPACT TRACK LOADERS
CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORY
Orange in his veins where Bobcat equipment reigns
Wide range of models, options and advantages set Bobcat compact track loaders apart
At fi rst glance, one could easily mistake the offi ce of Dirt Works Ltd., based in Edson, Alberta, for a Bobcat dealership. It’s no wonder that stepping inside Young’s orange-and-black- painted offi ce has made many competing equipment sales representatives feel intimidated — and leaving discouraged.
“With the recession last year, the other dealers would show up to pitch me their equipment,” Young says. “I always got a kick out of seeing their reaction once they walked into our offi ce. They could tell immediately what they were up against.”
At age 18, Young started working for a local construction company that was very loyal to Bobcat®
equipment.
After 12 years of operating primarily Bobcat machines, Young was “bleeding” orange, and there was little doubt when he started Dirt Works in 2002 which equipment brand would comprise his fl eet. Today, Young has six Bobcat loaders: two S300 skid-steer loaders, a T650 and a T190 compact track loader, along with two newly added M-Series loaders — S770 and T770.
Tread lightly
The ground pressure of a Bobcat T650 loader outfi tted with narrow tracks, for example, is a mere 5.8 psi. The same model with wide tracks operates at only 4.1 psi — an important feature for Young’s crew as ground disturbance is a concern around gas and oil pipelines.
“We do a lot of work in the oil fi elds,” Young says. “After oil wells are installed, we go in and complete the fi nish work, and the track machines are able to maneuver in these areas with no problem. And tracked Bobcat loader models leave minimal footprints.”
Seeing things more clearly
Visibility is also another important feature. The Bobcat M-Series skid-steer and compact track loaders offer better visibility in all directions.
Kerry Young, founder and owner of Dirt Works, has been a loyal customer and diehard Bobcat equipment enthusiast since becoming involved in construction more than 20 years ago.
“We often work in some tight areas near live oil and gas pipelines,” Young says, “so visibility is important. We defi nitely wouldn’t want to rupture a line or cause any damage to oil pipeline facilities.”
To extend the versatility of his fl eet of Bobcat loaders, Young has added an impressive collection of attachments, including a sod layer, root and industrial grapples, landscape rake, several forks and buckets, a hydraulic breaker, an auger with multiple-size bits and a sweeper. During winter, Dirt Works’ workload shifts to snow removal with help from several effi cient attachments.
“Bobcat equipment is so comfortable to operate, especially during the cold winters,” Young says. “We spent all 31 days last January — both day and night — clearing all the snow we received. Operator comfort goes a long way when you’re sitting in the machines for so long in subzero conditions.”
And what is Young’s advice for other contractors looking to add a Bobcat loader to their equipment lineup?
“I’d tell them to buy it, for sure,” Young says. “Not only are the machines well built, but it’s also the service end of things that really helps a guy out. We can’t afford downtime, and our dealer, Bobcat of Edmonton, gets us back on the job quickly when we have service issues we can’t handle ourselves. All equipment will break down eventually, but it’s how quickly you can get back up and running again that counts.”
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www.MyWorkSaver.com/CTL to use the Build & Quote tool, request a demonstration and more. Turn to page 31 for product specifi cations. 16 WORKSAVER BobCatalog 2012
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