SPECS / COMPARISON
Gehl SL3640E vs Bobcat 642
A detailed comparison of the Gehl SL3640E and the Bobcat 642. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Gehl SL3640E26.1 kW (35.0 HP)
Bobcat 64223.9 kW (32.0 HP)
Operating Weight
Gehl SL3640E1814.4 kg (4000 lbs)
Bobcat 6421814.4 kg (4000 lbs)
| Specification | Gehl SL3640E Skid Steers | Bobcat 642 Skid Steers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | Skid steer |
| Lift Design | Radial | Radial |
| Years Made | 2018-2021 | 1981-1986 |
| Horsepower | 26.1 kW (35.0 HP) | 23.9 kW (32.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 331.1 kg (730 lbs) | 326.6 kg (720 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 476.3 kg (1050 lbs) | 590 kg (1000 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 1814.4 kg (4000 lbs) | 1814.4 kg (4000 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 952.5 kg (2100 lbs) | 997.9 kg (2200 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 11.1 km (6.9 mph) | 10.6 km (6.6 mph) |
| Pump Capacity | 54.9 LPM (14.5 GPM) | 36.0 LPM (9.5 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 189.6 Bar (2750 psi) | 131.0 Bar (1900 psi) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 30.3 L (8.0 gal) | 13.2 L (3.5 gal) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Yanmar | Ford |
| Engine Model | 3 TNV88-BKMS | — |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| No of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | — |
| Emissions | Tier 4 / Stage 5 | — |
| Firing Order | 1-2-3 | 2-1-4-3 |
| Gross Power | 27.2 kW (36.8 HP) | 23.9 kW (32.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 1642 cc (100 cu in.) | 1606 cc (98 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.8 cm (3.4 in.) | 8.1 cm (3.2 in.) |
| Stroke | 9.0 cm (3.5 in.) | 7.6 cm (3.05 in.) |
| Peak Torque | 109.4 N∙m (80.7 ft-lb) | 99 N∙m (73 ft-lb) |
| Coolant Capacity | 6.6 L (1.7 gal) | 12.0 L (3.2 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.9 L (1.6 gal) | 3.8 L (1.0 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39.0 L (10.3 gal) | 49.2 L (13.0 gal) |
| Cab Height | 178.6 cm (70.3 in.) | 192.5 cm (75.8 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 274.6 cm (108.1 in.) | 276.9 cm (109.0 in.) |
| Width | 122.9 cm (48.4 in.) | 137.2 cm (54.0 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 289.6 cm (114.0 in.) | 305.3 cm (120.2 in.) |
| Dump Height | 214.6 cm (84.5 in.) | 219.2 cm (86.3 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 57.9 cm (22.8 in.) | 55.4 cm (21.8 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 15.2 cm (6.0 in.) | 19.1 cm (7.5 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 42 ° | 37 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 29 ° | 26 ° |
| Departure Angle | 26 ° | 28 ° |
| Front Tire | 27.0 x 8.50 – 15 | 7.00×15.6 |
| Rear Tire | 27.0 x 8.50 – 15 | 7.00×15.6 |
| Raise Lift Arms | — | 3.6 seconds |
| Lower Lift Arms | — | 2.9 seconds |
| Bucket Rollback | — | 2.2 seconds |
| Bucket Dump | — | 2.7 seconds |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

