Bobcat 540 vs Bobcat S70

Specification	Bobcat 540Skid Steers	Bobcat S70Skid Steers
Type	Skid steer	Skid steer
Lift Design	Vertical	Vertical
Years Made	1982-1986	2019
Horsepower	16.8 kW (22.5 HP)	17.5 kW (23.5 HP)
Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping)	249.5 kg (550 lbs)	—
Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping)	362.9 kg (800 lbs)	344.7 kg (760 lbs)
Operating Weight	1474.2 kg (3250 lbs)	1311.8 kg (2892 lbs)
Tipping Load	725.7 kg (1600 lbs)	689.5 kg (1520 lbs)
Maximum Travel Speed	9.2 km (5.7 mph)	10.1 km (6.3 mph)
Pump Capacity	32.2 LPM (8.5 GPM)	37.1 LPM (9.8 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure	103.4 Bar (1500 psi)	206.8 Bar (3000 psi)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	21.0 L (5.5 gal)	15.1 L (4.0 gal)
Raise Lift Arms	3.8 seconds	3.6 seconds
Lower Lift Arms	3.2 seconds	2.7 seconds
Bucket Rollback	1.9 seconds	2.1 seconds
Bucket Dump	2.6 seconds	1.7 seconds
Engine Manufacturer	Kohler	Kubota
Engine Model	K582	D1005-E3B-BC-3
Engine Type	Gasoline	Diesel
No of Cylinders	2	3
Rated Speed	2500 RPM	3000 RPM
Torque Speed	2200 RPM	2200 RPM
Gross Power	17.2 kW (23.0 HP)	17.5 kW (23.5 HP)
Displacement	946 cc (57.7 cu. in.)	1001 cc (61.1 cu in.)
Bore	8.8 cm (3.5 in.)	7.6 cm (3.0 in.)
Stroke	7.6 cm (3.0 in.)	7.4 cm (2.9 in.)
Peak Torque	55.3 N∙m (40.8 ft-lb)	62.8 N∙m (45.6 ft-lb)
Engine Oil Capacity	3.8 L (1.0 gal)	4.7 L (1.2 gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity	37.9 L (10.0 gal)	24.6 L (6.5 gal)
Cab Height	184.2 cm (72.5 in.)	181.4 cm (71.4 in.)
Bucket Hinge Pin Height	260.3 cm (102.5 in.)	240.0 cm (94.5 in.)
Width	125.5 cm (49.4 in.)	91.4 cm (36.0 in.)
Length with Bucket	264.2 cm (104.0 in.)	247.1 cm (97.3 in.)
Dump Height	215.9 cm (85.0 in.)	189.2 cm (74.5 in.)
Dump Reach	45.7 cm (18.0 in.)	40.1 cm (15.8 in.)
Ground Clearance	19.1 cm (7.5 in.)	14.0 cm (5.5 in.)
Dump Angle	40 °	34 °
Rollback Angle	31 °	22 °
Departure Angle	26 °	25 °
Front Tire	5.70×15	23 – 5.70 x 12
Rear Tire	5.70×15	23 – 5.70 x 12
Lift Breakout Force	—	877.7 kg (1935 lbs)
Tilt Breakout Force	—	884.5 kg (1950 lbs)
Push Force	—	970.7 kg (2140 lbs)
Combustion Chamber	—	Direct injection
Compression Ratio	—	24:1
Firing Order	—	1-2-3
Coolant Capacity	—	7.0 L (1.8 gal)

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