Company Announcement - The Bobcat T870B compact track loader meets bush clearing requirements for leading bush clearing company, Ihlathi Bush Clearing and Chipping, located in Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape. “Bobcat has a wide range of quality machines and tailor-made attachments that are ideally suited to the forestry industry,” says Elmar Minderon, Sales Representative at Bobcat Equipment SA. “We supplied the T870B compact loader with two attachments, a forestry cutter as well as a tree transplanter, to Ihlathi approximately eight months ago.”

With its enhanced hydraulic, lifting and cooling capabilities combined with unbeatable durability, the Bobcat compact loader delivers efficient and reliable performance. Using the tree transplanter attachment, the operator can conveniently dig up, transplant and package trees without having to leave the cab, which Minderon points out saves a lot of time for the end user and keeps productivity on the up and up. “The forestry cutter takes care of shrubbery in no time,” adds Minderon.

Ihlathi owner, Emile Nel, reports extreme satisfaction with his Bobcat equipment. “Nothing beats Bobcat when it comes to reliability and service,” says Nel. “The machine offers a service and durability that no other company could provide. We are very happy with the machine’s operation; it is a straight forward and uncomplicated machine and here I refer in particular to engine placement, air intake and radiator.” Nel was also impressed with the standard of operator training offered by Bobcat which he describes as both very professional and well-presented, “which put the operator at ease in no time.”

Discussing maintenance, Nel affirms that they opted for Bobcat’s Full Maintenance Lease. “It is ideal for any start up business since any unwanted surprises are eliminated. Because Bobcat is responsible for maintenance, we can rest assured that any problems that may arise will be sorted by Bobcat. This means that we can be up and running in no time and our productivity is not compromised.”

In closing, Nel says that Bobcat’s professional and rapid back up service combined with the high quality and reliability of the machine translate to low cost of operation and a very good return on investment.