SPECS / COMPARISON
Bobcat S300 vs John Deere 270
A detailed comparison of the Bobcat S300 and the John Deere 270. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Bobcat S30060.3 kW (81.0 HP)
John Deere 27061.1 kW (82.0 HP)
Operating Weight
Bobcat S3003750.3 kg (8268 lbs)
John Deere 2703855.5 kg (8500 lbs)
| Specification | Bobcat S300 Skid Steers | John Deere 270 Skid Steers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | Skid steer |
| Lift Design | Vertical | Vertical |
| Years Made | 2002-2010 | 2002-2006 |
| Horsepower | 60.3 kW (81.0 HP) | 61.1 kW (82.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 952.5 kg (2100 lbs) | 907.2 kg (2000 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1360.8 kg (3000 lbs) | 1270.1 kg (2800 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 3750.3 kg (8268 lbs) | 3855.5 kg (8500 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 2771.9 kg (6111 lbs) | 2540.1 kg (5600 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 2426.7 kg (5350 lbs) | 3370.2 kg (7430 lbs) |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 2404.0 kg (5300 lbs) | — |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 11.1 km (6.9 mph) | 11.3 km (7.0 mph) |
| Optional High Speed | 19.3 km (12 mph) | 19.3 km (12.0 mph) |
| Pump Capacity | 78.4 LPM (20.7 GPM) | 66.6 LPM (21.3 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 227.5 Bar (3300 psi) | 213.7 Bar (3100 psi) |
| Optional Pump Capacity | 138.9 LPM (36.7 GPM) | 113.9 LPM (34.9 GPM) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 49.2 L (13.0 gal) | 34.1 L (9.0 gal) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 4.4 seconds | — |
| Lower Lift Arms | 3.2 seconds | — |
| Bucket Rollback | 2.1 seconds | — |
| Bucket Dump | 2.7 seconds | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | Kubota | John Deere |
| Engine Model | V3800-DI-TE3 | 4045 D |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Emissions | Tier 3 | Tier I |
| Compression Ratio | 19.0 | 17.6:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 60.3 kW (81.0 HP) | 61.1 kW (82.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 3769 cc (230 cu in.) | 4523 cc (276 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.0 cm (3.9 in.) | 10.6 cm (4.2 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.0 cm (4.7 in.) | 12.7 cm (5.0 in.) |
| Peak Torque | 295.0 N∙m (218 ft-lb) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 16.3 L (4.3 gal) | 10.6 L (2.8 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 13.3 L (3.5 gal) | 7.4 L (2.0 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87.1 L (23.0 gal) | 75.7 L (20.0 gal) |
| Cab Height | 205.5 cm (80.9 in.) | 210.5 cm (82.9 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 327.2 cm (128.8 in.) | 322.6 cm (127.0 in.) |
| Width | 182.9 cm (72.0 in.) | 193.5 cm (76.2 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 363.0 cm (142.9 in.) | 350.4 cm (138.0 in.) |
| Dump Height | 251.7 cm (99.1 in.) | 259.1 cm (102.0 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 85.9 cm (33.8 in.) | 81.3 cm (32.0 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 21.6 cm (8.5 in.) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 41 ° | 45 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 32 ° | 35 ° |
| Departure Angle | 25 ° | 27 ° |
| Front Tire | 12-16.5 | 14×17.5 |
| Rear Tire | 12-16.5 | 14×17.5 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.