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Bobcat 773 vs Bobcat S185

The Bobcat S185 is the heavier machine, at 2.82 t against 2.82 t.

The Bobcat S185 is ahead on: lifts or carries more, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat 773 and the Bobcat S185 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

  1. Bobcat · skid steer loader

    Bobcat 773

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    Bobcat S185

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At a glance

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FigureBobcat 773Bobcat S185
Operating weight2,820 kg2,821 kg
Tipping loadHigher is better1,769 kg1,849 kg+5%
Pump flowHigher is better63 L/min64 L/min+2%
Fuel tankHigher is better87.1 L90.8 L+4%
Top speedHigher is better11.3 km/h11.8 km/h+4%
Length with standard bucket3.309 m3.309 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Operating height3.863 m3.863 m
Height with operator cab1.938 m1.938 m
Height to bucket hinge pin3.002 m3.002 m
Dump height with standard bucket2.31 m2.31 m
Dump reach at maximum height0.752 m0.752 m
Wheelbase1.03 m1.03 m
Length without attachment2.586 m2.586 m
Length with standard bucket3.309 m3.309 m
Ground clearance0.191 m0.191 m
Turning radius with standard bucket2.001 m2.001 m
Angle of departure23°23°
Rollback at carry position25°27°
Dump angle at maximum height42°42°
Rollback fully raised at maximum height95°95°
Width over tyres1.676 m1.676 m10-16.5 tyres
Tread width1.385 m1.433 m10-16.5 tyres
Bucket width1.727 m1.575 m62-inch bucket
Rear clearance of machineNot published1.579 m

Performance

Rated operating capacity839 kg839 kgSAE J732; 885 kg with counterweight option
Tipping load1,769 kg1,849 kg
Top speed11.3 km/h11.8 km/h
Lift breakout forceNot published1,588 kgf
Tilt breakout forceNot published1,554 kgf
Push forceNot published1,905 kgf

Weight

Operating weight2,820 kg2,821 kg

Engine

Engine modelKubota V2003T-EBKubota V2607-DI-TE3B-BC-2
Cylinders44
Displacement2 L2.6 L
Net power56 hpSAE net, turbocharged43.3 kW (58 hp)at 2,700 rpm (SAE)
Gross powerNot published45.5 kW (61 hp)at 2,700 rpm (SAE)
Max torqueNot published201 Nmat 1,425 rpm (SAE gross)

Hydraulics

Pump flow63 L/minHydraulic pump capacity64 L/minstandard, at 3,135 rpm, gear pump
Pump flow (high flow)102 L/minHigh-flow option100 L/minhigh-flow option, at 3,135 rpm
Max pressureNot published23.1 MPasystem relief at quick couplers

Service capacities

Fuel tank87.1 L90.8 L
Engine oil, with filterNot published9 L
Hydraulic tankNot published18.2 Lhydraulic/hydrostatic reservoir
Hydraulic system, with tankNot published32.2 L
Cooling systemNot published10.4 Lwithout heater
ChaincaseNot published34.1 Ltransmission (final drive)

Service intervals

Engine oil and filterNot published250 hours
Fuel filtersNot published250 hours
Hydraulic/hydrostatic filterNot published500 hours
Hydraulic oilNot published1,000 hours
Chaincase oilNot published1,000 hours
Case drain filtersNot published1,000 hours
CoolantNot publishedevery 2 years

Sources: Bobcat 500K Limited Edition 773 G-Series Skid-Steer Loader specifications (B-500K), Machine.Market copy of the Bobcat Company sheet · Bobcat S185 Skid-Steer Loader Specifications, 6 October 2007 (North America), archive copy - dimension drawing and letters

Drawn to scale

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

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Bobcat 773Bobcat S185Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat 773 vs Bobcat S185: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat 773 or Bobcat S185?

By operating weight the Bobcat S185 is the biggest at 2.82 t, then the Bobcat 773 at 2.82 t.

Which lifts or carries more, the Bobcat 773 or Bobcat S185?

The Bobcat S185: Bobcat 773 1,769 kg, Bobcat S185 1,849 kg (tipping load), a 5% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat 773 or Bobcat S185?

The Bobcat S185: Bobcat 773 87.1 L, Bobcat S185 90.8 L (fuel tank), a 4% 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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