BobCat Purchased by Korean Corporation

   / BobCat Purchased by Korean Corporation #11  
I read the notices as two separate actions--an acquisition of Bobcat by Doosan and an agreement between Bobcat and Daedong.
 
   / BobCat Purchased by Korean Corporation #12  
There is nothing on the Bobcat site about Doosan (at least that I can see).

jmf
 
   / BobCat Purchased by Korean Corporation #13  
Yes, same country but two different Korean companies. Doosan is the former Daewoo. Daedong is Kioti.
 
   / BobCat Purchased by Korean Corporation #14  
Will the new "Bobcat CUT" actually be a rebadged Kioti?
 
   / BobCat Purchased by Korean Corporation #15  
I suspect a Kioti drivetrain, but different hood, fenders, operator's platform & color scheme for Bobcat. This is just speculation on my part, however.
 
   / BobCat Purchased by Korean Corporation #16  
Probably a Kioti(Daedong) of a different color but still a very close
relation.

"Bobcat to Enter Compact Utility Tractor — July 31, 2007

In a move intended to expand its No. 1 market position in compact equipment, Bobcat Company announced today that it has signed a long-term strategic agreement with a highly respected Korean manufacturer, Daedong Industrial Co. Ltd., to produce a line of Bobcat-branded compact utility tractors."

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-buying-pricing/105175-good-bad-kioti.html

Don
 
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   / BobCat Purchased by Korean Corporation #17  
I agree that the Bobcat tractor will most likely be a re-badged and re-clad Kioti tractor...not that there is anything wrong with that! I seriously considered the Kioti when looking at tractors but the Toolcat was the answer to what type of equipment I needed. What is of interest and debatable discussion is how Bobcat tractors will compete with established Kioti dealers...the Kioti forum has a thread regarding this potential dilemma.
Steve
 
   / BobCat Purchased by Korean Corporation #18  
Could this be the new engine of the toolcat in the future?
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