SPECS / COMPARISON
Bobcat 943 vs Bobcat 953
A detailed comparison of the Bobcat 943 and the Bobcat 953. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Bobcat 94354.8 kW (73.5 HP)
Bobcat 95355.2 kW (74.0 HP)
Operating Weight
Bobcat 9434082.3 kg (9000 lbs)
Bobcat 9534006.1 kg (8832lbs)
| Specification | Bobcat 943 Skid Steers | Bobcat 953Skid Steers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | Skid steer |
| Lift Design | Radial | Radial |
| Years Made | 1985-1994 | 1995-1999 |
| Horsepower | 54.8 kW (73.5 HP) | 55.2 kW (74.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 748.4 kg (1650 lbs) | 748.4 kg (1650 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1088.6 kg (2400 lbs) | 1088.6 kg (2400 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 4082.3 kg (9000 lbs) | 4006.1 kg (8832lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 2177.2 kg (4800 lbs) | 2177.2 kg (4800 lbs) |
| Pump Capacity | 90.8 LPM (24.0 GPM) | 94.6 LPM (25.0 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 144.8 Bar (2100 psi) | 144.8 Bar (2100 psi) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins |
| Engine Model | 4.236 | 4.236 |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Compression Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 55.2 kW (74.0 HP) | 55.2 kW (74.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 3867 cc (236 cu in.) | 3867 cc (236 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.8 cm (3.9 in.) | 9.8 cm (3.9 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.7 cm (5.0 in.) | 12.7 cm (5.0 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113.6 L (30.0 gal) | 113.6 L (30.0 gal) |
| Cab Height | 198.1 cm (86.0 in.) | 198.1 cm (86.0 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 317.0 cm (124.8 in.) | 317.0 cm (124.8 in.) |
| Width | 166.1 cm (65.4 in.) | 166.1 cm (65.4 in.) |
| Dump Height | 236.7 cm (93.2 in.) | 236.7 cm (93.2 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 65.3 cm (25.7 in.) | 65.3 cm (25.7 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 21.8 cm (8.6 in.) | 21.8 cm (8.6 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 45 ° | 45 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 25 ° | 25 ° |
| Departure Angle | 26 ° | 26 ° |
| Front Tire | 12-16.5 | 12-16.5 |
| Rear Tire | 12-16.5 | 12-16.5 |
| Length with Bucket | — | 366.3 cm (144.2 in.) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.