Bobcat: A Different Breed For professional contractors and serious DIYers alike, Bobcat is the first name in compact construction equipment. From its humble beginnings in Gwinner, North Dakota to its present status as a globally recognized brand, Bobcat has been manufacturing tools imbued with the American spirit for over seven decades. That means high-quality, reliable and durable compact construction equipment designed with hard-working Americans and their values in mind.sport everything from pallets of rebar to airframe components. And Bobcat Compact Track Loaders are known for being as agile as they are powerful. They're the perfect solution for that cluttered or cramped worksite.