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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)
SpecificationJohn Deere 280 Series 2John Deere 280 Series 2Skid SteersBobcat A770Bobcat A770Skid Steers
TypeSkid steerSkid steer
Lift DesignVerticalVertical
Years Made2002-20062012-2017
Horsepower67.1 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 Weight4173.4 kg (9200 lbs)4231.0 kg (9460 lbs)
Tipping Load3175.1 kg (7000 lbs)1360.8 kg (6650 lbs)
Lift Breakout Force5261.7 kg (11600 lbs)2433.5 kg (5365 lbs)
Maximum Travel Speed11.3 km (7.0 mph)11.4 km (7.1 mph)
Optional High Speed19.3 km (12.0 mph)19.8 km (12.3 mph)
Pump Capacity106.0 LPM (28.0 GPM)87.1 LPM (23.0 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure213.7 Bar (3100 psi)241.3 Bar (3500 psi)
Optional Pump Capacity183.6 LPM (48.5 GPM)138.2 LPM (36.5 GPM)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity34.1 L (9.0 gal)37.9 L (10.0 gal)
Engine ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota
Engine Model4045 TV3800-DI-T-E3
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
No of Cylinders44
Rated Speed2400 RPM2400 RPM
Torque Speed1600 RPM1500 RPM
Combustion ChamberDirect injectionDirect injection
EmissionsTier ITier 3
Compression Ratio17.6:119.0
Firing Order1-3-4-21-3-4-2
Gross Power67.1 kW (90.0 HP)68.6 kW (92.0 HP)
Displacement4523 cc (276 cu in.)3769 cc (230 cu in.)
Bore10.6 cm (4.2 in.)10.0 cm (3.9 in.)
Stroke12.7 cm (5.0 in.)12.0 cm (4.7 in.)
Coolant Capacity20.8 L (5.5 gal)15.1 L (4.0 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity13.3 L (3.5 gal)11.4 L (3.0 gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity90.8 L (24.0 gal)90.5 L (23.9 gal)
Cab Height210.5 cm (82.9 in.)197.6 cm (81.3 in.)
Bucket Hinge Pin Height322.6 cm (127.0 in.)302.3 cm (132.0 in.)
Width196.1 cm (77.2 in.)189.7 cm (74.7 in.)
Length with Bucket350.4 cm (138.0 in.)359.7 cm (141.6 in.)
Dump Height259.1 cm (102.0 in.)264.9 cm (104.3 in.)
Dump Reach81.3 cm (32.0 in.)82.8 cm (31.5 in.)
Ground Clearance24.1 cm (9.5 in.)20.7 cm (8.1 in.)
Dump Angle45 °42 °
Rollback Angle35 °32 °
Departure Angle27 °25 °
Front Tire14×17.512-16.5
Rear Tire14×17.512-16.5
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)

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