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Bobcat S850 skid steer specifications: type Skid steer, lift design Vertical, years made 2011-2016, horsepower 68.6 kW.
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | |
| Lift Design | Vertical | |
| Years Made | 2011-2016 | |
| Horsepower | 68.6 kW | 92.0 HP |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 1279.1 kg | 2820 lbs |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1850.2 kg | 4079 lbs |
| Operating Weight | 4539.6 kg | 10008 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 3700.0 kg | 8157 lbs |
| Lift Breakout Force | 3144.8 kg | 6933 lbs |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 3163.8 kg | 6975 lbs |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 11.4 km | 7.1 mph |
| Optional High Speed | 19.8 km | 12.3 mph |
| Pump Capacity | 87.1 LPM | 23.0 GPM |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 241.3 Bar | 3500 psi |
| Optional Pump Capacity | 138.2 LPM | 36.5 GPM |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 36.0 L | 9.5 gal |
| Raise Lift Arms | 5.7 seconds | |
| Lower Lift Arms | 3.9 seconds | |
| Bucket Rollback | 2.3 seconds | |
| Bucket Dump | 2.8 seconds | |
| Engine Manufacturer | Kubota | |
| Engine Model | V3800-DI-TE3 | |
| Engine Type | Diesel | |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | |
| Rated Speed | 2400 RPM | |
| Torque Speed | 1600 RPM | |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | |
| Emissions | Tier 3 | |
| Compression Ratio | 19.0 | |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Gross Power | 68.6 kW | 92.0 HP |
| Displacement | 3769 cc | 230 cu in. |
| Bore | 10.0 cm | 3.9 in. |
| Stroke | 12.0 cm | 4.7 in. |
| Peak Torque | 315.0 N∙m | 232 ft-lb |
| Coolant Capacity | 15.1 L | 4.0 gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 11.4 L | 3.0 gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 111.6 L | 29.5 gal |
| Cab Height | 211.8 cm | 83.4 in. |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 365.7 cm | 144.0 in. |
| Width | 200.5 cm | 79.0 in. |
| Length with Bucket | 375.1 cm | 147.7 in. |
| Dump Height | 297.4 cm | 117.1 in. |
| Dump Reach | 78.0 cm | 30.7 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 24.0 cm | 9.4 in. |
| Dump Angle | 40 ° | |
| Rollback Angle | 31 ° | |
| Departure Angle | 27 ° | |
| Front Tire | 14-17.5 | |
| Rear Tire | 14-17.5 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
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