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Bobcat 553 Skid-Steer Loader

SPECIFICATIONS
Bobcat
Attachments
for this
Performance 553 model:
Rated Operating Capacity1 950 lb. (431 kg)
LOTS OF SKID-STEER Angle Broom*
Tipping Load
Hydraulic Pump Capacity
1905 lb. (864 kg)
11 GPM (41,6 L/min.) MUSCLE IN A Auger
Travel Speed
Operating Weight
6.4 MPH (10,3 km/hr)
3,704 lb. (1680 kg) SMALLER PACKAGE! Backhoe
Buckets
Dimensions Got to get the work done, but don’t have much space to Cutter Crusher
Length (with bucket) 107.3 in. (2725 mm) maneuver? Give the Bobcat® 553 skid-steer loader a try! Digger
Width (with bucket) 49.4 in. (1255 mm)
Height 72.5 in. (1842 mm) The 553 delivers 950 pounds of lift capacity, yet easily Dumping Hopper
Height to Bucket Pin 103.7 in. (2634 mm)
fits through narrow openings. It weighs only 3,704 pounds Farm Grapple (for use
Engine for easy trailering. with utility fork or bucket)

Make/Model Kubota/D1105-B Front Scarifier

Fuel/Cooling Diesel/Liquid With a travel speed up to 6.4 mph, you’ll get your
Hydraulic Breaker4
Cylinders 3 longer-run jobs done faster. And this peppy 553 loader
SAE NET HP/Displacement 25/68.5 cu.-in. (1,1 L) Landplane
Fuel Tank Capacity 10 gal. (38 L) is also better balanced for greater work efficiency.
Pallet Fork
Operation It features proven safety technology — the Bobcat Scraper
Steering and Drive Forward, reverse, travel speed and steering Interlock Control System (BICS™). BICS requires the Snow Blade
controlled by two hand levers.
Hydraulics Raise/lower lift arms and dump/rollback bucket operator to be seated in the loader with the seat bar in Snowblower*
Transmission
controlled by two foot pedals.
Hydrostatic, four-wheel drive.
place and the engine running. After the “press to operate
Soil Conditioner*
loader” button is pushed, the hydraulic lift/tilt functions
Standard Features Adjustable Cushion Seat Meters/Gauges/ and traction-drive system can be operated. Sweeper
Bobcat Interlock Control Warning Lights Three Point Hitch
System (BICSTM) Operator Cab
Bob-Tach Parking Brake Plus, with the 553 you get more than an exceptional Tiller
Flotation Tires:
27 x 8.50-15
Rear Window
Rocker Switch Activated
skid-steer loader — you get unmatched support from a Tracks
Front & Rear Lights Glow Plugs worldwide network of Bobcat dealers offering industry- Trencher
Front Auxiliary Seat Bar
Hydraulics Seat Belt leading attachments, accessories and parts availability.
Lift Arm Support Spark Arrestor Muffler Their factory-trained service technicians are equipped to
Options/Accessories Backup Alarm Rental Kit
handle all your parts and service requirements, including
Bobcat Heavy Duty Tires Service Safety engine and hydrostatic/hydraulic components. There’s
Cab Enclosure w/Heater Training Course
Catalytic Purifier Skid-Steer Loader also an excellent warranty program.
Deluxe Cab Operator Training Kit
Flasher/Strobe Lights Sound Cab (Reduces noise at
operator’s ear)
See your Bobcat dealer for details.
Horn
Special Applications Kit3
Hydraulic Bucket
Positioning2 Suspension Seat The Bobcat 553 — it's the agile, reliable loader
Keyless Start Kit Top Window that can improve your tight-fit job efficiency!
Large Operator
Seat Bar Kit

950 LB.
Rated Operating Capacity

103.7 IN.
Lift Height

95° C
62.0 in.
25 HP
(1575 mm) Liquid-Cooled Diesel Engine
128.6 in.
(3266 mm)

42° NOTE - Where applicable, dimensions are in accordance with Society of Automotive Engineers
(SAE) and ISO standards. Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
103.7 in. Pictures of Bobcat skid-steer loaders may show other than standard equipment. All dimensions
(2634 mm) are shown in inches. Respective metric dimensions are enclosed by parentheses. Bobcat
12.3 in. Company complies with the requirements of ISO 9001 as registered with BSI.
(312 mm)
1
Operating capacity rated with standard digging bucket according to SAE standard J818
72.5 in. 82.0 in. – OPERATING CAPACITY TO EQUAL NO MORE THAN ONE HALF THE TIPPING LOAD.
(1842 mm) (2083 mm) 2
Bucket positioning helps operator keep the same tilt of the load during lifting.
3
Includes lexan front door, top and rear windows.
24° 4
27° Special application kit (see #3) must be used.
6.9 in. 31.1 in.
(175 mm) (790 mm) A. 27 x 8.50 – 15 Tires – 47.0" (1194 mm)
B
88.1 in. B. 27 x 8.50 – 15 Tires – 38.2" (970 mm)
(2238 mm)
A
107.3 in. C. 48 in. Bucket Width – 49.4" (1255 mm)
(2725 mm)

*Attachment Control
Kit required.

Bobcat Company
P.O. Box 6000 • West Fargo, ND 58078
www.bobcat.com
B-1694 Printed in U.S.A. KnB-20M-203-#640421-F