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FeatureBobcat 953Skid steerBobcat 743Skid steer
TypeSkid steerSkid steer
Lift DesignRadialRadial
Years Made1995-19991994-1999
Horsepower55.2 kW26.8 kW
Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping)748.4 kg340 kg
Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping)1088.6 kg590 kg
Operating Weight4006.1 kg2182 kg
Tipping Load2177.2 kg1179.3 kg
Pump Capacity94.6 LPM41.6 LPM
Relief Valve Pressure144.8 Bar144.8 Bar
Engine ManufacturerPerkinsKubota
Engine Model4.236V1702
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
No of Cylinders44
Combustion ChamberDirect injectionE-TVCS
Compression Ratio16:121:1
Firing Order1-3-4-21-3-4-2
Gross Power55.2 kW26.8 kW
Displacement3867 cc1732 cc
Bore9.8 cm8.2 cm
Stroke12.7 cm8.2 cm
Fuel Tank Capacity113.6 L87.1 L
Cab Height198.1 cm192.5 cm
Bucket Hinge Pin Height317.0 cm276.9 cm
Width166.1 cm140.0 cm
Length with Bucket366.3 cm305.8 cm
Dump Height236.7 cm219.2 cm
Dump Reach65.3 cm55.4 cm
Ground Clearance21.8 cm19.1 cm
Dump Angle45 °37 °
Rollback Angle25 °26 °
Departure Angle26 °28 °
Front Tire12-16.57-15.6
Rear Tire12-16.57-15.6
Maximum Travel Speed—9.7 km
Hydraulic Tank Capacity—13.2 L
Raise Lift Arms—3.4 seconds
Lower Lift Arms—2.6 seconds
Bucket Rollback—2.2 seconds
Bucket Dump—2.65 seconds
Rated Speed—2800 RPM
Torque Speed—1600 RPM
Peak Torque—108 N∙m
Coolant Capacity—12.0 L
Engine Oil Capacity—8.5 L
Variants—743 B 773DS
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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