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FeatureBobcat 540Skid steerBobcat S70Skid steer
TypeSkid steerSkid steer
Lift DesignVerticalVertical
Years Made1982-19862019
Horsepower16.8 kW17.5 kW
Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping)249.5 kg—
Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping)362.9 kg344.7 kg
Operating Weight1474.2 kg1311.8 kg
Tipping Load725.7 kg689.5 kg
Maximum Travel Speed9.2 km10.1 km
Pump Capacity32.2 LPM37.1 LPM
Relief Valve Pressure103.4 Bar206.8 Bar
Hydraulic Tank Capacity21.0 L15.1 L
Raise Lift Arms3.8 seconds3.6 seconds
Lower Lift Arms3.2 seconds2.7 seconds
Bucket Rollback1.9 seconds2.1 seconds
Bucket Dump2.6 seconds1.7 seconds
Engine ManufacturerKohlerKubota
Engine ModelK582D1005-E3B-BC-3
Engine TypeGasolineDiesel
No of Cylinders23
Rated Speed2500 RPM3000 RPM
Torque Speed2200 RPM2200 RPM
Gross Power17.2 kW17.5 kW
Displacement946 cc1001 cc
Bore8.8 cm7.6 cm
Stroke7.6 cm7.4 cm
Peak Torque55.3 N∙m62.8 N∙m
Engine Oil Capacity3.8 L4.7 L
Fuel Tank Capacity37.9 L24.6 L
Cab Height184.2 cm181.4 cm
Bucket Hinge Pin Height260.3 cm240.0 cm
Width125.5 cm91.4 cm
Length with Bucket264.2 cm247.1 cm
Dump Height215.9 cm189.2 cm
Dump Reach45.7 cm40.1 cm
Ground Clearance19.1 cm14.0 cm
Dump Angle40 °34 °
Rollback Angle31 °22 °
Departure Angle26 °25 °
Front Tire5.70×1523 – 5.70 x 12
Rear Tire5.70×1523 – 5.70 x 12
Lift Breakout Force—877.7 kg
Tilt Breakout Force—884.5 kg
Push Force—970.7 kg
Combustion Chamber—Direct injection
Compression Ratio—24:1
Firing Order—1-2-3
Coolant Capacity—7.0 L
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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