SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 280 Series 2 vs Bobcat A770
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 280 Series 2 and the Bobcat A770. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 280 Series 267.1 kW (90.0 HP)
Bobcat A77068.6 kW (92.0 HP)
Operating Weight
John Deere 280 Series 24173.4 kg (9200 lbs)
Bobcat A7704231.0 kg (9460 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 280 Series 2 Skid Steers | Bobcat A770 Skid Steers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | Skid steer |
| Lift Design | Vertical | Vertical |
| Years Made | 2002-2006 | 2012-2017 |
| Horsepower | 67.1 kW (90.0 HP) | 68.6 kW (92.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 1097.7 kg (2420 lbs) | 1054.6 kg (2325 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1451.5 kg (3200 lbs) | 1508.2 kg (3325 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 4173.4 kg (9200 lbs) | 4231.0 kg (9460 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 3175.1 kg (7000 lbs) | 1360.8 kg (6650 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 5261.7 kg (11600 lbs) | 2433.5 kg (5365 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 11.3 km (7.0 mph) | 11.4 km (7.1 mph) |
| Optional High Speed | 19.3 km (12.0 mph) | 19.8 km (12.3 mph) |
| Pump Capacity | 106.0 LPM (28.0 GPM) | 87.1 LPM (23.0 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 213.7 Bar (3100 psi) | 241.3 Bar (3500 psi) |
| Optional Pump Capacity | 183.6 LPM (48.5 GPM) | 138.2 LPM (36.5 GPM) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 34.1 L (9.0 gal) | 37.9 L (10.0 gal) |
| Engine Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota |
| Engine Model | 4045 T | V3800-DI-T-E3 |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Emissions | Tier I | Tier 3 |
| Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 19.0 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 67.1 kW (90.0 HP) | 68.6 kW (92.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 4523 cc (276 cu in.) | 3769 cc (230 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.6 cm (4.2 in.) | 10.0 cm (3.9 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.7 cm (5.0 in.) | 12.0 cm (4.7 in.) |
| Coolant Capacity | 20.8 L (5.5 gal) | 15.1 L (4.0 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 13.3 L (3.5 gal) | 11.4 L (3.0 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90.8 L (24.0 gal) | 90.5 L (23.9 gal) |
| Cab Height | 210.5 cm (82.9 in.) | 197.6 cm (81.3 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 322.6 cm (127.0 in.) | 302.3 cm (132.0 in.) |
| Width | 196.1 cm (77.2 in.) | 189.7 cm (74.7 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 350.4 cm (138.0 in.) | 359.7 cm (141.6 in.) |
| Dump Height | 259.1 cm (102.0 in.) | 264.9 cm (104.3 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 81.3 cm (32.0 in.) | 82.8 cm (31.5 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 24.1 cm (9.5 in.) | 20.7 cm (8.1 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 45 ° | 42 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 35 ° | 32 ° |
| Departure Angle | 27 ° | 25 ° |
| Front Tire | 14×17.5 | 12-16.5 |
| Rear Tire | 14×17.5 | 12-16.5 |
| Tilt Breakout Force | — | 2494.8 kg (5500 lbs) |
| Raise Lift Arms | — | 4.2 seconds |
| Lower Lift Arms | — | 3.1 seconds |
| Bucket Rollback | — | 2.5 seconds |
| Bucket Dump | — | 2.6 seconds |
| Peak Torque | — | 335.0 N∙m (247 ft-lb) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
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