Bobcat Skidsteer
The first Bobcat skidsteer was designed and built in 1957 by the Keller brothers and
introduced to the market in 1960. The original design was intended for farm use and it included an
engine positioned behind the driver and above a single, swiveled rear wheel. The Bobcat skid steer was
recently granted a Historic Landmark award, a recognition that only other 42 agricultural events and
inventions have received in the past 75 years.
The Bobcat skidsteer model is still characterized by its "skid"
steering and by having the engine and a counterweight in the back of the machine. It is a compact vehicle which is
lighter, smaller, and more maneuverable than a conventional front loader. The Bobcat skid steer is very commonly
found in construction and landscaping sites, where it can scrape, dig, push, lift, and load materials.
The wide tilting bucket on the front of a Bobcat skidsteer can scrape and move earth or any other loose material
from one location to another. Because the bucket can move up and down, it can also load the material onto a truck,
trailer, or container. Although operator safety may have once been a concern in these machines, nowadays enclosed
cabins and other features provide absolute safety.
The Bobcat skidsteer is especially useful wherever limitations in space do not allow for
the use of larger heavy equipment. Beyond construction and landscaping, the Bobcat skid steer is also used for
digging and operating in the farming and industrial fields. In order to respond to different job needs, the
conventional bucket in a Bobcat skid steer may be replaced with a wide variety of specialized buckets and
attachments.
Medium and Large Skid Steer Loader Models
| MODEL |
POWER (hp) |
R.O.C. (lbs.) |
LIFT HEIGHT (in.) |
FLOW std/high (gpm) |
OP WEIGHT (lbs.) |
| S130 |
46 |
1,300 |
109.5 |
16.9 |
5,235 |
| S150 |
46 |
1,500 |
114.5 |
16.9 |
5,935 |
| S160 |
56 |
1,600 |
114.5 |
16.9 / 26.4 |
6,115 |
| S175 |
46 |
1,750 |
118.2 |
16.9 / 26.4 |
6,220 |
| S185 |
56 |
1,850 |
118.2 |
16.9 / 26.4 |
6,220 |
| S205 |
61 |
2,050 |
118.2 |
16.3 / 25.5 |
6,655 |
| S220 |
75 |
2,200 |
122.4 |
20.7 / 37.0 |
7,483 |
| S250 |
75 |
2,500 |
128.8 |
20.7 / 37.0 |
7,825 |
| S300 |
81 |
3,000 |
128.8 |
20.7 / 37.0 |
8,448 |
| S330 |
85 |
3,300 |
130.0 |
20.7 / 37.0 |
9,185 |
Boasting a worldwide presence, Bobcat prides itself on its quality products, relations with
employees, dealers, business associates and consumers. Since 1995, the company has been a subsidiary of
Ingersoll-Rand Company.
Today, the company is involved in manufacturing loaders, attachments, excavators, utility
products and telescopic handlers. Construction attachments include different products like Backhoe, Breaker,
Concrete Pump, Dozer Blade, Dumper, Laser-Guided Grader and Plate Compactor, among others.
The Bobcat track loaders provide superior torque drive control that ensures enhanced digging
performance. A number of models are available under track loaders. Bobcat skid steer loaders are perfect for
landscaping, construction or farming.
The Bobcat Excavator range of models provides 320 degrees of rotary motion for better
movement inside the tracks. They also provide a speed of around 8 km/h and features that enable additional pushing
and turning power. The Bobcat utility vehicles are extremely sturdy and work on even the toughest of the
terrains.
A recent addition to the lineup is the new S100 skid-steer loader. It meets a market need
for a compact, limited weight skid-steer loader that can work in tight spaces and is easy to transport. The S100
offers the power and performance expected of a bigger machine, combined with increased operator comfort and easy
serviceability thanks to a transverse-mounted 26.5 kW Kubota 4-cylinder 1505 diesel engine
- Bobcat Angle Broom Attachment
The Bobcat angle broom attachment is an hydraulically-driven angle broom that quickly and efficiently sweeps away dirt, dried mud, light snow, along with other debris
- Bobcat Skid Steer S70
The Bobcat Skid Steer S70 offers outstanding performance in a compact package
- Bobcat Skid Steer S100
The Bobcat Skid Steer S100 offers amazing power in a compact package
- Bobcat Skid Steer S130
The Bobcat Skid Steer S130 offers superior manœuverability in a compact package
- Bobcat Skid Steer S150
The new Bobcat Skid Steer S150 and the turbo-charged S160 deliver lots of muscle, lift capacity, lift height and travel speed
Bobcat Skidsteer Models For Sale
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