Bobcat 463 vs Bobcat 540

Specification	Bobcat 463Skid Steers	Bobcat 540Skid Steers
Type	Skid steer	Skid steer
Lift Design	Vertical	Vertical
Years Made	2001-2008	1982-1986
Horsepower	16.8 kW (22.5 HP)	16.8 kW (22.5 HP)
Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping)	226.8 kg (500 lbs)	249.5 kg (550 lbs)
Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping)	317.5 kg (700 lbs)	362.9 kg (800 lbs)
Operating Weight	1228.3 kg (2708 lbs)	1474.2 kg (3250 lbs)
Tipping Load	637.3 kg (1405 lbs)	725.7 kg (1600 lbs)
Lift Breakout Force	657.7 kg (1450 lbs)	—
Tilt Breakout Force	918.5 kg (2025 lbs)	—
Maximum Travel Speed	10.5 km (6.5 mph)	9.2 km (5.7 mph)
Pump Capacity	37.1 LPM (10.0 GPM)	32.2 LPM (8.5 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure	206.8 Bar (3000 psi)	103.4 Bar (1500 psi)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	15.1 L (4.0 gal)	21.0 L (5.5 gal)
Raise Lift Arms	3.6 seconds	3.8 seconds
Lower Lift Arms	2.5 seconds	3.2 seconds
Bucket Rollback	2.1 seconds	1.9 seconds
Bucket Dump	2.3 seconds	2.6 seconds
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kohler
Engine Model	D1005-E2B	K582
Engine Type	Diesel	Gasoline
No of Cylinders	3	2
Rated Speed	3000 RPM	2500 RPM
Torque Speed	2200 RPM	2200 RPM
Combustion Chamber	Spherical type	—
Emissions	Tier 2	—
Compression Ratio	24.1	—
Firing Order	1-2-3	—
Gross Power	16.8 kW (22.5 HP)	17.2 kW (23.0 HP)
Displacement	1001 cc (61.1 cu. in.)	946 cc (57.7 cu. in.)
Bore	7.6 cm (3.0 in.)	8.8 cm (3.5 in.)
Stroke	7.4 cm (2.9 in.)	7.6 cm (3.0 in.)
Peak Torque	58.3 N∙m (43.0 ft-lb)	55.3 N∙m (40.8 ft-lb)
Coolant Capacity	5.7 L (1.5 gal)	—
Engine Oil Capacity	4.7 L (1.2 gal)	3.8 L (1.0 gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity	24.6 L (6.5 gal)	37.9 L (10.0 gal)
Cab Height	181.3 cm (71.4 in.)	184.2 cm (72.5 in.)
Bucket Hinge Pin Height	239.9 cm (94.5 in.)	260.3 cm (102.5 in.)
Width	90.0 cm (35.4 in.)	125.5 cm (49.4 in.)
Length with Bucket	255.3 cm (100.5 in.)	264.2 cm (104.0 in.)
Dump Height	189.1 cm (74.5 in.)	215.9 cm (85.0 in.)
Dump Reach	45.8 cm (18.0 in.)	45.7 cm (18.0 in.)
Ground Clearance	14.0 cm (5.5 in.)	19.1 cm (7.5 in.)
Dump Angle	36 °	40 °
Rollback Angle	25 °	31 °
Departure Angle	25 °	26 °
Front Tire	23 x 5.7-12	5.70×15
Rear Tire	23 x 5.7-12	5.70×15

Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.