SPECS / COMPARISON
Bobcat S550 vs John Deere 250
A detailed comparison of the Bobcat S550 and the John Deere 250. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Bobcat S55049.2 kW (66.0 HP)
John Deere 25048.0 kW (64.4 HP)
Operating Weight
Bobcat S5502854.5 kg (6293 lbs)
John Deere 2502835.0 kg (6250 lbs)
| Specification | Bobcat S550 Skid Steers | John Deere 250 Skid Steers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | Skid steer |
| Lift Design | Radial | Vertical |
| Years Made | 2013-2016 | 1999-2004 |
| Horsepower | 49.2 kW (66.0 HP) | 48.0 kW (64.4 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 567.0 kg (1250 lbs) | 567.0 kg (1250 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 884.5 kg (1850 lbs) | 793.8 kg (1750 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 2854.5 kg (6293 lbs) | 2835.0 kg (6250 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 1787.2 kg (3940 lbs) | 1632.9 kg (3600 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 2018.5 kg (4450 lbs) | 2494.8 kg (5500 lbs) |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 2120.5 kg (4675 lbs) | 1406.1 kg (3100 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 11.8 km (7.4 mph) | 10.8 km (6.7 mph) |
| Optional High Speed | 17.3 km (11.0 mph) | — |
| Pump Capacity | 64.7 LPM (17.1 GPM) | 66.6 LPM (17.6 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 244.8 Bar (3550 psi) | 213.7 Bar (3100 psi) |
| Optional Pump Capacity | 101.1 LPM (26.7 GPM) | 113.9 LPM (30.1 GPM) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 36.0 L (9.5 gal) | 23.0 L (6.1 gal) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 3.6 seconds | — |
| Lower Lift Arms | 2.7 seconds | — |
| Bucket Rollback | 1.8 sec. | — |
| Bucket Dump | 2.5 seconds | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | Kubota | John Deere |
| Engine Model | V2607-DI-T-E3B-BC-2 | 3029 t |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Rated Speed | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1425 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Emissions | Tier 4 | Tier I |
| Compression Ratio | 19.0 | 17.8:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-2-3 |
| Gross Power | 49.2 kW (66.0 HP) | 48.0 kW (64.4 HP) |
| Displacement | 2601 cc (158.7 cu in.) | 2933 cc (179 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.7 cm (3.4 in.) | 10.6 cm (4.2 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.0 cm (4.3 in.) | 11.0 cm (4.3 in.) |
| Peak Torque | 201.3 N∙m (148.5 ft-lb) | 148.1 N∙m (109 ft-lb) |
| Coolant Capacity | 11.7 L (3.1 gal) | 10.6 L (2.8 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 9.7 L (2.6 gal) | 7.4 L (2.0 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93.7 L (24.8 gal) | 57.0 L (15.1 gal) |
| Cab Height | 197.6 cm (77.8 in.) | 195.0 cm (76.8 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 302.3 cm (119.0 in.) | 292.5 cm (115.2 in.) |
| Width | 164.3 cm (64.7 in.) | 177.6 cm (69.9 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 337.8 cm (133.0 in.) | 319.6 cm (125.8 in.) |
| Dump Height | 220.5 cm (86.8 in.) | 229.0 cm (90.2 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 46.7 cm (18.4 in.) | 71.5 cm (28.1 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 18.5 cm (7.3 in.) | 24.4 cm (9.6 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 42 ° | 45 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 30 ° | 35 ° |
| Departure Angle | 24 ° | 27 ° |
| Front Tire | 10-16.5 | 12×16.5 |
| Rear Tire | 10-16.5 | 12×16.5 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.