SPECS / COMPARISON
Bobcat 863C vs Case 420
A detailed comparison of the Bobcat 863C and the Case 420. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Bobcat 863C54.8 kW (73.5 HP)
Case 42055.2 kW (74.0 HP)
Operating Weight
Bobcat 863C3243.2 kg (7150 lbs)
Case 4202993.7 kg (6600 lbs)
| Specification | Bobcat 863C Skid Steers | Case 420 Skid Steers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | Skid steer |
| Lift Design | Vertical | Vertical |
| Years Made | 1996-2002 | 2005-2007 |
| Horsepower | 54.8 kW (73.5 HP) | 55.2 kW (74.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 567.0 kg (1250 lbs) | 571.5 kg (1260 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 861.8 kg (1900 lbs) | 839.1 kg (1850 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 3243.2 kg (7150 lbs) | 2993.7 kg (6600 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 1723.7 kg (3800 lbs) | 1678.3 kg (3700 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 1678.3 kg (3700 lbs) | 1905.1 kg (4200 lbs) |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 1723.7 kg (3800 lbs) | 2494.8 kg (5500 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 11.6 km (7.2 mph) | 11.6 km (7.2 mph) |
| Pump Capacity | 68.1 LPM (18.0 GPM) | 90.1 LPM (23.8 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 206.8 Bar (3000 psi) | 210.3 Bar (3050 psi) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 30.3 L (8.0 gal) | 50.0 L (13.2 gal) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 5.2 seconds | 3.6 seconds |
| Lower Lift Arms | 3.5 seconds | 2.6 seconds |
| Bucket Rollback | 1.9 seconds | 1.6 seconds |
| Bucket Dump | 2.7 seconds | 1.3 seconds |
| Engine Manufacturer | Deutz | Case |
| Engine Model | BF4M1011 | 432 T/M3 |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2350 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Compression Ratio | 17.1 | — |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 54.8 kW (73.5 HP) | 61.1 kW (82.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 2732 cc (167 cu. in.) | 3195 cc (195 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.1 cm (3.6 in.) | 9.9 cm (3.9 in.) |
| Stroke | 10.5 cm (4.1 in.) | 10.4 cm (4.1 in.) |
| Peak Torque | 238.6 N∙m (176 ft-lb) | 310.5 N∙m (229 ft-lb) |
| Coolant Capacity | 20.8 L (5.5 gal) | 11.4 L (3.0 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7.6 L (2.0 gal) | 8.5 L (2.2 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95.0 L (25.1 gal) | 83.3 L (22 gal) |
| Cab Height | 206.3 cm (81.2 in.) | 200.0 cm (78.9 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 307.3 cm (121.0 in.) | 306.6 cm (120.7 in.) |
| Width | 170.7 cm (67.2 in.) | 161.0 cm (63.4 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 343.9 cm (135.4 in.) | 324.9 cm (127.9 in.) |
| Dump Height | 225.5 cm (88.8 in.) | 244.1 cm (96.1 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 60.6 cm (23.8 in.) | 58.2 cm (22.9 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 21.6 cm (8.5 in.) | 20.8 cm (8.2 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 45 ° | 39 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 25 ° | 29 ° |
| Departure Angle | 29 ° | 26 ° |
| Front Tire | 12–16.5 | 10×16.5 |
| Rear Tire | 12–16.5 | 10×16.5 |
| Optional High Speed | — | 18.7 km (11.6 mph) |
| Optional Pump Capacity | — | 125.7 LPM (33.2 GPM) |
| Emissions | — | Tier 4 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.