not a clue dude.. i can say that bobcat is no longer owened by ingersoll but now buy doosan. what we are seeing is solid.our new exv line the E series, is worth a look, from a tech standpoint two years maybe. and 0 issues .ecominacal fuel efficent and comfy, bobcat mini ex did not set the standard now they are the standard, sit in one and run it.leaps and bounds, above the rest. and i am not a sales dude. but As a heavy equip tech i like what i s ee we like to say that time will tell, they have been in game for awhile .just not here. i would like some input from those who have experaince anybody killed one yet? if so how many hrs? i like what i see but as with any new line, reports from the field. are true. not some co bs