SPECS / COMPARISON
Bobcat S530 vs Bobcat S185
A detailed comparison of the Bobcat S530 and the Bobcat S185. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Bobcat S53036.4 kW (48.8 HP)
Bobcat S18541.8 kW (56.0 HP)
Operating Weight
Bobcat S5302815.4 kg (6207 lbs)
Bobcat S1852821.3 kg (6220 lbs)
| Specification | Bobcat S530 Skid Steers | Bobcat S185Skid Steers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | Skid steer |
| Lift Design | Vertical | Vertical |
| Years Made | 2013-2019 | 2002-2013 |
| Horsepower | 36.4 kW (48.8 HP) | 41.8 kW (56.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 598.7 kg (1320 lbs) | — |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 868.6 kg (1915 lbs) | 839.1 kg (1850 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 2815.4 kg (6207 lbs) | 2821.3 kg (6220 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 1737.3 kg (3830 lbs) | 1848.8 kg (4076 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 1793.1 kg (3953 lbs) | 1588 kg (3500 lbs) |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 1749.1 kg (3856 lbs) | 1554 kg (3426 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 11.8 km (7.4 mph) | 17.9 km (11.1 mph) |
| Optional High Speed | 17.3 km (11.0 mph) | — |
| Pump Capacity | 64.7 LPM (17.1 GPM) | 64.0 LPM (16.9 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 244.8 Bar (3550 psi) | 206.8 Bar (3000 psi) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 36.0 L (9.5 gal) | 34.1 L (9.0 gal) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 3.8 seconds | 3.5 seconds |
| Lower Lift Arms | 2.5 seconds | 2.4 seconds |
| Bucket Rollback | 1.7 seconds | 1.9 seconds |
| Bucket Dump | 2.3 seconds | 2.4 seconds |
| Engine Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota |
| Engine Model | V2203-MDI-E2B | V2003-M-DI-T |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1700 RPM | 1825 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | E-TVCS (Spherical Type) | Direct injection |
| Compression Ratio | 23.0 | 23.0 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 36.4 kW (48.8 HP) | 41.8 kW (56 HP) |
| Displacement | 2197 cc (134 cu.in.) | 1999 cc (122 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.3 cm (3.3 in.) | 8.3 cm (3.3 in.) |
| Stroke | 9.2 cm (3.6 in.) | 9.2 cm (3.6 in.) |
| Peak Torque | 140.3 N∙m (103.5 ft-lb) | 163.6 N∙m (120.8 ft-lb) |
| Coolant Capacity | 11.7 L (3.1 gal) | 11.3 L (3.0 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 8.7 L (2.3 gal) | 8.7 L (2.3 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93.7 L (24.8 gal) | 94.6 L (24.0 gal) |
| Cab Height | 197.6 cm (77.8 in.) | 193.8 cm (76.3 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 290.8 cm (119.0 in.) | 300.2 cm (118.2 in.) |
| Width | 164.3 cm (64.7 in.) | 167.6 cm (66.0 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 337.8 cm (133.0 in.) | 331.0 cm (130.3 in.) |
| Dump Height | 231.9 cm (91.3 in.) | 231.1 cm (91.0 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 82.8 cm (32.6 in.) | 75.2 cm (29.6 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 18.5 cm (7.3 in.) | 19.0 cm (7.5 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 42 ° | 42 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 30 ° | 25 ° |
| Departure Angle | 24 ° | 23 ° |
| Front Tire | 10-16.5 | 10-16.5 |
| Rear Tire | 10-16.5 | 10-16.5 |
| Optional Pump Capacity | — | 100.0 LPM (26.4 GPM) |
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