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Bobcat 540 Specs

Bobcat 540 skid steer specifications: type Skid steer, lift design Vertical, years made 1982-1986, horsepower 16.8 kW.

Manufacturer specifications

SpecificationMetricImperial
TypeSkid steer
Lift DesignVertical
Years Made1982-1986
Horsepower16.8 kW22.5 HP
Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping)249.5 kg550 lbs
Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping)362.9 kg800 lbs
Operating Weight1474.2 kg3250 lbs
Tipping Load725.7 kg1600 lbs
Maximum Travel Speed9.2 km5.7 mph
Pump Capacity32.2 LPM8.5 GPM
Relief Valve Pressure103.4 Bar1500 psi
Hydraulic Tank Capacity21.0 L5.5 gal
Raise Lift Arms3.8 seconds
Lower Lift Arms3.2 seconds
Bucket Rollback1.9 seconds
Bucket Dump2.6 seconds
Engine ManufacturerKohler
Engine ModelK582
Engine TypeGasoline
No of Cylinders2
Rated Speed2500 RPM
Torque Speed2200 RPM
Gross Power17.2 kW23.0 HP
Displacement946 cc57.7 cu. in.
Bore8.8 cm3.5 in.
Stroke7.6 cm3.0 in.
Peak Torque55.3 N∙m40.8 ft-lb
Engine Oil Capacity3.8 L1.0 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity37.9 L10.0 gal
Cab Height184.2 cm72.5 in.
Bucket Hinge Pin Height260.3 cm102.5 in.
Width125.5 cm49.4 in.
Length with Bucket264.2 cm104.0 in.
Dump Height215.9 cm85.0 in.
Dump Reach45.7 cm18.0 in.
Ground Clearance19.1 cm7.5 in.
Dump Angle40 °
Rollback Angle31 °
Departure Angle26 °
Front Tire5.70×15
Rear Tire5.70×15

Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.

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