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Bobcat 773 vs Cat 236

The Cat 236 is the heavier machine, at 2.97 t against 2.82 t.

The Bobcat 773 is ahead on: lifts or carries more, bigger fuel tank, turns tighter, lower to transport. The Cat 236 is ahead on: dumps higher, reaches higher, more hydraulic flow, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat 773 and the Cat 236 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

  1. Bobcat · skid steer loader

    Bobcat 773

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  2. Cat · skid steer loader

    Cat 236

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

FigureBobcat 773Cat 236
Operating weight2,820 kg2,972 kg
Dump height with standard bucketHigher is better2.31 m2.359 m+2%
Operating heightHigher is better3.863 m3.977 m+3%
Rated operating capacityHigher is better839 kg+2%825 kg
Pump flowHigher is better63 L/min76 L/min+21%
Fuel tankHigher is better87.1 L87 L
Top speedHigher is better11.3 km/h12.1 km/h+7%
Turning radius with standard bucketLower is better2.001 m+5%2.107 m
Height with operator cabLower is better1.938 m+7%2.082 m
Length with standard bucket3.309 m3.487 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Operating height3.863 m3.977 mmaximum overall height
Height with operator cab1.938 m2.082 mheight to top of cab
Height to bucket hinge pin3.002 m3.122 mat maximum lift
Dump height with standard bucket2.31 m2.359 mclearance at maximum lift and dump
Dump reach at maximum height0.752 m0.408 mreach at maximum lift and dump
Wheelbase1.03 m1.105 m
Length without attachment2.586 m2.767 mwithout bucket
Length with standard bucket3.309 m3.487 mbucket on ground
Ground clearance0.191 m0.195 m
Turning radius with standard bucket2.001 m2.107 mfrom centre to bucket
Angle of departure23°26°
Rollback at carry position25°Not published
Dump angle at maximum height42°48°maximum dump angle
Rollback fully raised at maximum height95°91°rack back angle at maximum height
Width over tyres1.676 m1.676 m
Tread width1.385 mNot published
Bucket width1.727 m1.73 m
Bucket pin height at carry positionNot published0.19 m
Bumper overhang behind rear axleNot published1.021 m
Turning radius from centre, machine rearNot published1.639 m
Turning radius from centre, couplerNot published1.314 m
Maximum reach with arms parallel to groundNot published1.353 m

Performance

Rated operating capacity839 kg825 kg
Tipping load1,769 kg1,650 kg
Top speed11.3 km/h12.1 km/hone speed, forward or reverse
Rated operating capacity with optional counterweightNot published915 kg
Tilt breakout forceNot published2,269 kgftilt cylinder
Top speed (two-speed option)Not published18.3 km/hforward or reverse

Weight

Operating weight2,820 kg2,972 kg

Engine

Engine modelKubota V2003T-EBCat C2.2
Cylinders4Not published
Displacement2 L2.2 L
Net power56 hpSAE net, turbocharged48.4 kW (64.9 hp)SAE 1349
BoreNot published84 mm
StrokeNot published100 mm
Gross powerNot published49.2 kW (65.9 hp)SAE J1995
Max torqueNot published200 Nmat 1,800 rpm (SAE J1995)

Hydraulics

Pump flow63 L/minHydraulic pump capacity76 L/minstandard flow, loader hydraulic flow
Pump flow (high flow)102 L/minHigh-flow optionNot published
Max pressureNot published23 000 kPaloader hydraulic pressure, standard flow
Hydraulic powerNot published29 kW (39 hp)standard flow, calculated

Service capacities

Fuel tank87.1 L87 L
Engine oil, with filterNot published10 L
Hydraulic tankNot published39 L
Hydraulic system, with tankNot published50 L
Cooling systemNot published12 L
Chain box, each sideNot published8.8 L

Tyres

TyresNot publishedCat 10 × 16.5

Cab

ROPSNot publishedISO 3471:2008
FOPSNot publishedISO 3449:2005 Level I
Sound level, inside cabNot published83 dB(A)ISO 6396:2008
Sound level, outside cabNot published101 dB(A)2000/14/EC

Service intervals

Engine oil and filterNot published500 hours
Air filter, primary and secondaryNot published500 hours
Fuel filtersNot published500 hours
Hydraulic oil filterNot published1,000 hours
Drive chain oilNot published1,000 hours
Hydraulic oilNot published3,000 hours

Sources: Bobcat 500K Limited Edition 773 G-Series Skid-Steer Loader specifications (B-500K), Machine.Market copy of the Bobcat Company sheet · Cat 236D3 Skid Steer Loader spec sheet AEHQ8218-03 (05-2025), S Am / AME / Eurasia / APD-LRC

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

0 m1 m2 m3 m
Bobcat 773Cat 236Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat 773 vs Cat 236: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat 773 or Cat 236?

By operating weight the Cat 236 is the biggest at 2.97 t, then the Bobcat 773 at 2.82 t.

Which lifts or carries more, the Bobcat 773 or Cat 236?

The Bobcat 773: Bobcat 773 839 kg, Cat 236 825 kg (rated operating capacity), a 2% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat 773 or Cat 236?

The Bobcat 773: Bobcat 773 87.1 L, Cat 236 87 L (fuel tank), a 0% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Bobcat 773 or Cat 236?

The Bobcat 773: Bobcat 773 2.001 m, Cat 236 2.107 m (turning radius with standard bucket), a 5% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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