How Bobcat Equipment Helps Ringers Landscaping Grow

Ringers Landscaping has grown from a modest lawn-care operation into one of Illinois’ most efficient and fast-growing landscaping companies. Founder Erik Ringstrand began mowing lawns at just eight years old, eventually turning his weekend work into a full-time business built on hard work, passion and a commitment to quality. Today, the company credits much of its growth to the right team, smart operations and a fleet of Bobcat equipment and attachments that helped transform productivity.

A Business Built from the Ground Up

By age 16, Erik was operating a small landscaping business on weekends while managing school, sports and extracurriculars. What started as an after-school job became a calling, and he eventually stepped away from college to pursue landscaping full-time.

For nearly a decade, Erik pushed the business forward on his own, growing revenue but facing difficulty maintaining consistent profitability. Everything changed when Russ Scott stepped in.

The Turning Point: Russ Scott Joins as Vice President

Russ quickly saw what Erik had built—a strong company with huge potential. Calling Ringers Landscaping a “diamond in the rough,” Russ brought operational structure, leadership experience and process-driven improvements that reshaped the business.

Within three years, revenues doubled from $3 million to $7.5 million, driven by tighter workflows, stronger team organization and strategic equipment investments.

Together, Erik and Russ built a model that blends skilled crews with efficient tools and disciplined operations—placing Bobcat equipment at the center of their success.

The Bobcat Equipment Advantage

The company’s transformation began with a single Bobcat MT85 mini track loader. Its compact size, agility and power quickly made it indispensable for material handling, grading and residential landscaping tasks.

Today, Ringers Landscaping operates:

• (8) Bobcat MT85 mini track loaders

• (1) Bobcat MT100 mini track loader

• (1) Bobcat E35 compact excavator

These machines enable the team to take on more jobs and complete them faster. According to Erik:

“With Bobcat equipment, we increased efficiency by 40% and could take on more projects without adding more people.”

This boost in capacity allowed the company to scale responsibly while maintaining high-quality workmanship.

Turning Five-Day Projects Into Two-Day Jobs

The real performance breakthrough came through Bobcat attachments. Ringers Landscaping uses a variety of tools—especially soil conditioners and landscape rakes—to drastically speed up project timelines.

Jobs that once required nearly a full week now take just two days, thanks to the precision and versatility of these attachments.

• Soil conditioners help prepare new lawns with clean, level, nutrient-ready soil.

• Rakes ensure patios, walkways and base layers are uniform and stable.

• The E35 excavator takes on drainage, trenching and structural prep with far less manual labor.

As Erik puts it:

“Bobcat attachments make every job possible and ensure it’s done the right way.”

Strong Partnership With Atlas Bobcat

A major contributor to Ringers’ success is their long-standing relationship with Atlas Bobcat, their local dealer. The Atlas team provides responsive support, fast service turnaround, equipment expertise and reliable parts availability.

“The dealership’s support is a game changer,” Erik says. “They’re always available—whether it’s for advice, repairs or parts. That relationship saves us time, which is our most valuable asset.”

This dependable partnership ensures Ringers’ equipment stays job-ready throughout Illinois’ demanding seasons.

People, Process and Smart Investments Fuel Growth

Although Bobcat equipment has been a foundation of their efficiency, Erik and Russ emphasize that people remain at the heart of the company. With eight construction crews, a maintenance division and dedicated leaders like Damien and Baltazar, Ringers Landscaping continues to grow on a solid foundation of teamwork and skill.

Looking ahead, the company plans to invest in additional Bobcat equipment and attachments to support continuing expansion and meet rising customer demand.