Bobcat 953 Vs Bobcat S185

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You can find a detailed comparison of the Bobcat 953 and the Bobcat S185 below. You can also click on the model names in the first row to view more specifications for each model.

Horsepower
Bobcat 95374.0 HP
Bobcat S18556.0 HP
Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping)
Bobcat 9532400 lbs
Bobcat S1851850 lbs
Operating Weight
Bobcat 9538832lbs
Bobcat S1856220 lbs
Tipping Load
Bobcat 9534800 lbs
Bobcat S1854076 lbs
Specification
Bobcat 953
Bobcat S185
TypeSkid steerSkid steer
Lift DesignRadialVertical
Years Made1995-19992002-2013
Horsepower74.0 HP56.0 HP
Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping)1650 lbs
Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping)2400 lbs1850 lbs
Operating Weight8832lbs6220 lbs
Tipping Load4800 lbs4076 lbs
Lift Breakout Force3500 lbs
Tilt Breakout Force3426 lbs
Pump Flow25.0 GPM16.9 GPM
Optional FlowN/A26.4 GPM
Bucket Hinge Pin124.8 in.118.2 in.
Width65.4 in.66.0 in.
Dump Height93.2 in.91.0 in.
Dump Reach25.7 in.29.6 in.
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