Bobcat upgrades B730 M-Series backhoe for Middle East, Africa, and CIS

Neil Gerrard Senior Editor, Construction Briefing

26 February 2026

A Bobcat B-730 M Series backhoe loader at work in Dubai (Image courtesy of Bobcat) A Bobcat B-730 M Series backhoe loader at work in Dubai (Image courtesy of Bobcat)

Bobcat has introduced an AutoShift transmission option and a series of cab upgrades for its B730 M-Series backhoe loader, targeting customers in the Middle East, Africa and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

The B730 M-Series with AutoShift is being offered as a separate model. Bobcat said the transmission functionality mirrors that used in its B730 R-Series machine and is designed to optimise gear changes during travel operations.

The system automatically adjusts gearing based on vehicle speed, load and terrain conditions. According to…

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