EarthForce

Emerging from Czechoslovakia towards the close of the twentieth century, EarthForce established itself as a producer of backhoe loaders. Initially conceived as a division of SuperStav, the company commenced operations in Dobris, specializing in the creation of both lightweight and medium-duty backhoes. In 2001, EarthForce transitioned ownership to Ingersoll-Rand, who promptly integrated the backhoe line under their established Bobcat and IR banners. Manufacturing of these machines ceased in 2007 following Ingersoll-Rand’s divestment of Bobcat to Doosan. Notably, the production facility in Dobris remains operational under the Bobcat name today.