SPECS / COMPARISON
Bobcat S250 vs Caterpillar 252b
A detailed comparison of the Bobcat S250 and the Caterpillar 252b. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Bobcat S25055.9 kW (75.0 HP)
Caterpillar 252b54.4 kW (73.0 HP)
Operating Weight
Bobcat S2503480.9 kg (7674 lbs)
Caterpillar 252b3551.6 kg (7830 lbs)
| Specification | Bobcat S250 Skid Steers | Caterpillar 252b Skid Steers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | Skid steer |
| Lift Design | Vertical | Vertical |
| Years Made | 2002-2010 | 2004-2009 |
| Horsepower | 55.9 kW (75.0 HP) | 54.4 kW (73.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 861.8 kg (1900 lbs) | 884.5 kg (1950 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1134.0 kg (2500 lbs) | 1134.0 kg (2500 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 3480.9 kg (7674 lbs) | 3551.6 kg (7830 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 2588.7 kg (5707 lbs) | 2546.5 kg (5614 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 2857.6 kg (6300 lbs) | 2372.3 kg (5230 lbs) |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 3102.6 kg (6840 lbs) | 2498.0 kg (5507 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 20.1 km (12.5 mph) | 11.2 km (6.9 mph) |
| Pump Capacity | 78.4 LPM (20.7 GPM) | 83.3 LPM (22.0 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 227.5 Bar (3300 psi) | 230.0 Bar (3335 psi) |
| Optional Pump Capacity | 116.2 LPM (30.7 GPM) | — |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 49.2 L (13.0 gal) | 53.0 L (14.0 gal) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 4.4 seconds | — |
| Lower Lift Arms | 3.2 seconds | — |
| Bucket Rollback | 1.9 seconds | — |
| Bucket Dump | 2.5 seconds | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | Deutz | Cat |
| Engine Model | BF4M1011F | 3044 C DIT |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2350 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Emissions | Tier 3 | Stage 2 |
| Compression Ratio | 17.1 | 16:2.1 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 55.9 kW (75.0 HP) | 54.4 kW (73.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 2912 cc (177 cu. in.) | 3394 cc (201 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.1 cm (3.6 in.) | 9.4 cm (3.7 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.2 cm (4.4 in.) | 12.0 cm (4.7 in.) |
| Peak Torque | 238.6 N∙m (176 ft-lb) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 15.1 L (4.0 gal) | 10.0 L (2.6 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 9.4 L (2.5 gal) | 10.0 L (2.6 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94.6 L (25.0 gal) | 90.0 L (23.8 gal) |
| Cab Height | 205.5 cm (80.9 in.) | 206.3 cm (81.2 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 321.1 cm (126.4 in.) | 321.0 cm (126.4 in.) |
| Width | 182.9 cm (72.0 in.) | 182.9 cm (72.0 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 363.0 cm (142.9 in.) | 361.6 cm (142.4 in.) |
| Dump Height | 252.5 cm (99.4 in.) | 222.1 cm (87.4 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 86.4 cm (34.0 in.) | 82.9 cm (32.6 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 21.6 cm (8.5 in.) | 19.6 cm (7.7 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 42 ° | 51 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 25 ° | — |
| Departure Angle | 23 ° | 26 ° |
| Front Tire | 12-16.5 | 12 x 16.5 |
| Rear Tire | 12-16.5 | 12 x 16.5 |
| Optional High Speed | — | 17.8 km (11.0 mph) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.