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FeatureBobcat 953Skid steerBobcat S185Skid steer
TypeSkid steerSkid steer
Lift DesignRadialVertical
Years Made1995-19992002-2013
Horsepower55.2 kW41.8 kW
Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping)748.4 kg—
Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping)1088.6 kg839.1 kg
Operating Weight4006.1 kg2821.3 kg
Tipping Load2177.2 kg1848.8 kg
Pump Capacity94.6 LPM64.0 LPM
Relief Valve Pressure144.8 Bar206.8 Bar
Engine ManufacturerPerkinsKubota
Engine Model4.236V2003-M-DI-T
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
No of Cylinders44
Combustion ChamberDirect injectionDirect injection
Compression Ratio16:123.0
Firing Order1-3-4-21-3-4-2
Gross Power55.2 kW41.8 kW
Displacement3867 cc1999 cc
Bore9.8 cm8.3 cm
Stroke12.7 cm9.2 cm
Fuel Tank Capacity113.6 L94.6 L
Cab Height198.1 cm193.8 cm
Bucket Hinge Pin Height317.0 cm300.2 cm
Width166.1 cm167.6 cm
Length with Bucket366.3 cm331.0 cm
Dump Height236.7 cm231.1 cm
Dump Reach65.3 cm75.2 cm
Ground Clearance21.8 cm19.0 cm
Dump Angle45 °42 °
Rollback Angle25 °25 °
Departure Angle26 °23 °
Front Tire12-16.510-16.5
Rear Tire12-16.510-16.5
Lift Breakout Force—1588 kg
Tilt Breakout Force—1554 kg
Maximum Travel Speed—17.9 km
Optional Pump Capacity—100.0 LPM
Hydraulic Tank Capacity—34.1 L
Raise Lift Arms—3.5 seconds
Lower Lift Arms—2.4 seconds
Bucket Rollback—1.9 seconds
Bucket Dump—2.4 seconds
Rated Speed—2800 RPM
Torque Speed—1825 RPM
Peak Torque—163.6 N∙m
Coolant Capacity—11.3 L
Engine Oil Capacity—8.7 L
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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