EarthForce

EarthForce was a Czech company that specialized in the production of backhoes during the late twentieth century. Initially launched as a brand of SuperStav, EarthForce produced light and medium-sized backhoes in Dobris. In 2001, the company was acquired by Ingersoll-Rand, which subsequently rebranded the backhoes under its Bobcat and IR labels. Backhoe production ceased in 2007 after Ingersoll-Rand sold Bobcat to Doosan. The factory in Dobris remains operational under Bobcat's management.