SPECS / COMPARISON
Bobcat 553 vs Bobcat S100
A detailed comparison of the Bobcat 553 and the Bobcat S100. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Bobcat 55318.6 kW (25.0 HP)
Bobcat S10025.0 kW (33.5 HP)
Operating Weight
Bobcat 5531680.1 kg (3704 lbs)
Bobcat S1001855.6 kg (4091 lbs)
| Specification | Bobcat 553 Skid Steers | Bobcat S100Skid Steers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | Skid steer |
| Lift Design | Vertical | Vertical |
| Years Made | 2005-2007 | 2007-2013 |
| Horsepower | 18.6 kW (25.0 HP) | 25.0 kW (33.5 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 294.8 kg (650 lbs) | 317.5 kg (700 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 430.9 kg (950 lbs) | 453.6 kg (1000 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 1680.1 kg (3704 lbs) | 1855.6 kg (4091 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 864.1 kg (1905 lbs) | 908.1 kg (2002 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 725.7 kg (1600 lbs) | 795.6 kg (1754 lbs) |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 997.9 kg (2200 lbs) | 866.8 kg (1911 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 10.3 km (6.4 mph) | 10.3 km (6.4 mph) |
| Pump Capacity | 41.6 LPM (11.0 GPM) | 49.6 LPM (13.1 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 206.8 Bar (3000 psi) | 206.8 Bar (3000 psi) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 15.1 L (4.0 gal) | 18.9 L (5.0 gal) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 3.7 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Lower Lift Arms | 2.6 seconds | 1.8 seconds |
| Bucket Rollback | 2.0 seconds | 1.2 seconds |
| Bucket Dump | 2.3 seconds | 1.6 seconds |
| Engine Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota |
| Engine Model | D1005-B | V1505 |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Spherical type | ETVCS (Spherical Type) |
| Emissions | Tier 3 | Tier 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 22.1 | 23:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-2-3 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 19.8 kW (26.5 HP) | 26.1 kW (35.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 1122 cc (68.5 cu. in.) | 1498 cc (94.4 cu in.) |
| Bore | 7.6 cm (3.0 in.) | 7.8 cm (3.1 in.) |
| Stroke | 7.4 cm (2.9 in.) | 7.8 cm (3.1 in.) |
| Peak Torque | 60.6 N∙m (44.7 ft-lb) | 92.9 N∙m (68.5 ft-lb) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37.9 L (10.0 gal) | 45.0 L (11.9 gal) |
| Cab Height | 184.2 cm (72.5 in.) | 187.8 cm (73.9 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 263.4 cm (103.7 in.) | 263.3 cm (103.6 in.) |
| Width | 119.4 cm (47.0 in.) | 116.7 cm (45.9 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 272.5 cm (107.3 in.) | 280.0 cm (110.2 in.) |
| Dump Height | 208.3 cm (82.0 in.) | 208.4 cm (82.0 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 31.2 cm (12.3 in.) | 39.0 cm (15.4 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 17.5 cm (6.9 in.) | 16.7 cm (6.6 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 42 ° | 43 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 27 ° | 26 ° |
| Departure Angle | 24 ° | 25 ° |
| Front Tire | 23 x 8.5-15 | 27×8.50-15 |
| Rear Tire | 23 x 8.5-15 | 27×8.50-15 |
| Coolant Capacity | — | 12.0 L (3.2 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | — | 4.5 L (1.2 gal) |
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