Skid-Steer Loaders

The skid-steer loader can pivot 360 degrees, which makes it one of the most maneuverable pieces of equipment available. Why Skid-Steer Loaders? Since inventing the world’s first true compact loader in 1958, Bobcat has constantly improved on its original concept: a tough, agile and versatile compact machine that can tackle an incredible number of jobs. I Today, the innovation continues. The Bobcat ® skid-steer loader features a superior design that outperforms other brands while maximizing your uptime and delivering unmatched comfort.

Highly Maneuverable The skid-steer loader is compact and pivots 360 degrees, allowing you to easily maneuver in close quarters. Highly Versatile From laying sod to demolition, a wide variety of Bobcat-built attachments maximizes equipment usage and expands job possibilities. Compact Size As builders maximize land space, lot lines get tighter. The skid-steer loader’s compact size allows you to easily negotiate obstacles and tight spaces. Extremely Portable A lightweight machine can be easily hauled on a trailer. In many cases, you don’t even need a commercial driver’s license to haul the loader.*...

Great performance doesn’t only come from a high horsepower engine. Bobcat loaders use the machine’s design and balance to deliver more usable horsepower. We build machines with the right balance between engine and pump, plus a weight distribution that delivers powerful breakout forces and faster cycle times. If you need to work quicker, lift more and outperform the competition, Bobcat compact skid-steer loaders are the only choice.

Quicker Turning When not carrying a load, a weight distribution of 70 percent in the rear and 30 percent in the front delivers balanced, easy turning for ideal performance: • est weight distribution for turning B and skidding. •Reduces fuel consumption and power requirements from engine. • Increases life of drive train and tires. • Less wear and tear than flat-footed machines sold by other manufacturers. Control in Your Hands With Bobcat skid-steer loaders, you can feel and control the loader’s drive, engine torque and tractive effort – so you can push your machine to the limit without an engine...

Uptime Protection When the skid-steer loader isn’t working, nobody’s working. That’s why Bobcat reliability is legendary. Whether it’s our maintenancefree chaincase, smart cooling, superior lift arms, machine shutdown protection, self diagnostics or theft protection, our reputation for reliable equipment protects your reputation for timely, productive work. Machine Shutdown Protection Hydraulic Oil Bobcat loaders come Engine standard with automatic Oil shutdown that monitors engine and hydraulic functions. The No-Maintenance Axle Bearings system alerts the operator and Bobcat axle bearings are...

The exclusive Bobcat Keel-Shaped Undercarriage minimizes your chance of getting stuck. It gives you a higher ground clearance and sheds debris – much like the way a boat slices its way through water.

Smart Cooling The Bobcat cooling system is smarter because of its superior protection, dual-path cooling efficiency and exclusive SmartFAN. Quieter Operation Up to 30 percent quieter than ordinary cooling fans, the hydraulically powered SmartFAN senses the temperature of the machine and only turns as fast as needed. Work in extreme conditions with less concern about overheating. More Efficient Cooling Bobcat loaders have a patented, dualpath cooling system that draws cool, clean air from above, pulls warm air out of the engine compartment and forces it out two side vents, directing hot air away...

Superior Lift Arms Your loader arms should remain rigid when you move with a load, and hydraulic hoses should be protected from the hazards of a jobsite. Bobcat knows this better than anyone. I Our durable, patented liftarm design and a choice of lift path help you meet the unique demands of your job. Higher lift, more capacity and reach at maximum height. Vertical Lift Path A vertical lift path provides higher lift capacity and more reach at full lift height than radius lift path, keeping the load closer to the machine while you raise the loader arms. Because you achieve maximum reach at full...

Job-Matched Lift Arms A vertical lift path and radius lift path each have their advantages. Bobcat builds both styles to match the work you do. Single-Plane Design Every pin and connecting point on Bobcat lift arms is part of a singleplane design. Side-to-side movement is minimized, resulting in less wear and longer life. It also helps prevent unwanted spillage of material. Radius Lift Path Radius lift path provides maximum reach at truck bed height. Arm movement forms an arc. More than 80 percent of that arc delivers better reach at truck bed height. A radius lift path excels in jobs at mid-range...

Deluxe Instrumentation BobCARE PM Maintenance Screen Reminds you when scheduled maintenance is due to ensure you maximize your performance. SM The M-Series deluxe instrument panel offers you even more functionality. The 5-inch, full-color LCD screen enables monitoring of and interaction with your machine. The system can even provide information about machine performance in English, Spanish and five other languages. Activity Monitor Check machine usage by operator with the job clock feature. Functional Lockouts Protect your investment from misuse or accidental use by locking out certain functions...

Theft Protection According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, $3 million in compact equipment is lost each day to thieves. Compact loaders are one of the most stolen pieces of compact equipment in the world. Reduce the risk of loss due to theft or unauthorized use with the optional password-protected Bobcat deluxe instrument panel and up to eight custom keyless start codes. It may even qualify your business for reduced insurance premiums. Optional Keyless Panel If you’re not ready for the robust functionality of deluxe instrumentation, but you’d like the convenience of keyless start with...