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Bobcat T590 vs Bobcat T66

The Bobcat T66 is the heavier machine, at 4.3 t against 3.51 t, and the Bobcat T66 has more power (55.2 kW against 49.2 kW).

The Bobcat T590 is ahead on: more digging or pushing force, bigger fuel tank, faster, turns tighter, narrower to transport, lower to transport. The Bobcat T66 is ahead on: more power, more torque, dumps higher, reaches higher, lifts or carries more, more hydraulic flow.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat T590 and the Bobcat T66 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

  1. Bobcat · compact track loader

    Bobcat T590

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    Bobcat T66

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At a glance

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FigureBobcat T590Bobcat T66
Operating weight3,513 kg4,296 kg
Gross powerHigher is better49.2 kW55.2 kW+12%
Max torqueHigher is better218 Nm281 Nm+29%
Dump height with standard bucketHigher is better2.319 m2.396 m+3%
Operating heightHigher is better3.901 m3.91 m
Rated operating capacityHigher is better992 kg1,115 kg+12%
Lift breakout forceHigher is better2,066 kgf+2%2,035 kgf
Pump flowHigher is better65 L/min67 L/min+3%
Fuel tankHigher is better138.2 L+29%107.1 L
Top speedHigher is better11.4 km/h+10%10.4 km/h
Turning radius with standard bucketLower is better2.032 m+3%2.104 m
Width over tracksLower is better1.702 m+4%1.782 m
Height with operator cabLower is better1.972 m+4%2.045 m
Length with standard bucket3.378 m3.427 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Operating height3.901 m3.91 m
Height with operator cab1.972 m2.045 m
Angle of departure28°25°
Ground clearance0.188 m0.214 m
Ground contact length1.374 m1.378 m
Length without attachment2.657 m2.718 m
Length with standard bucket3.378 m3.427 m
Rollback at ground position30°30°
Dump height with standard bucket2.319 m2.396 m
Height to bucket hinge pin3.023 m3.048 m
Dump reach at maximum height0.887 m0.933 m
Dump angle at maximum height42°37°
Rollback fully raised at maximum height97°94°
Width with standard bucket1.727 m1.88 m
Turning radius with standard bucket2.032 m2.104 m
Track gauge1.628 m320 mm tracks1.382 m
Width over tracks1.702 m320 mm tracks1.782 m

Weight

Operating weight3,513 kg4,296 kg
Shipping weight3,146 kg3,712 kg

Performance

Rated operating capacity992 kgISO 14397-11,115 kgISO 14397-1
Tipping load2,834 kgISO 14397-13,175 kgISO 14397-1
Lift breakout force2,066 kgfISO 14397-22,035 kgfISO 14397-2
Tilt breakout force2,137 kgfISO 14397-22,122 kgfISO 14397-2
Push force2,944 kgf3,401 kgf
Ground pressure30 kPa32 kPa
Top speed11.4 km/hstandard10.4 km/hlow range
Top speed (two-speed option)16.7 km/hhigh range16.4 km/hhigh range; 2-speed is standard

Engine

Engine modelKubota V2607-DI-TE3BBobcat (Doosan) D24 BSH SV
EmissionsInterim Tier 4Stage V
Cylinders44
Displacement2.6 L2.4 L
Gross power49.2 kW (66 hp)at 2,700 rpm55.2 kW (74 hp)at 2,600 rpm (ISO 14396)
Max torque218 Nmat 1,425 rpm (SAE J1995 gross)281 Nmat 1,800 rpm (SAE J1995)

Hydraulics

Pump flow65 L/minstandard flow, gear pump67 L/minstandard flow
Pump flow (high flow)101 L/minhigh-flow option102 L/min
Max pressure23.8-24.5 MPasystem relief at quick couplers23.8-24.5 MPasystem relief at quick couplers

Undercarriage

Track width0.32 mrubber tracks0.4 mrubber tracks

Service capacities

Fuel tank138.2 L107.1 L
Engine oil, with filter9.7 L8.1 L
Hydraulic tank7.6 Lhydraulic/hydrostatic reservoir18.9 Lhydraulic/hydrostatic reservoir
Hydraulic system, with tank36 L41.6 L
Cooling system11.4 Lwithout heater; 11.7 L with heater10.8 Lwithout heater; 11.2 L with heater
Drive motor, each0.345-0.375 Llater drive motors; earlier ones hold 60 mLNot published

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter250 hoursevery 100 h in severe conditions500 hours
Fuel filters250 hours1,000 hoursmain filter and pre-filter
Hydraulic charge filter500 hoursNot published
Drive motor oil500 hoursNot published
Hydraulic/hydrostatic filter1,000 hoursNot published
Hydraulic oil1,000 hours1,000 hours
Drive motor brake cavity fluidNot published500 hours
Hydraulic filtersNot published1,000 hoursmain, case drain and charge filters
Air filter (outer)Not published1,000 hoursinner element every second outer change
CoolantNot published1,500 hoursor 24 months

Sources: Bobcat MEA T590 compact track loader specifications page · Bobcat T66-T76-T86 compact track loader brochure B4501716-EN (12-24), EMEA

Drawn to scale

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

0 m1 m2 m3 m
Bobcat T590Bobcat T66Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat T590 vs Bobcat T66: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat T590 or Bobcat T66?

By operating weight the Bobcat T66 is the biggest at 4.3 t, then the Bobcat T590 at 3.51 t.

Which has more power, the Bobcat T590 or Bobcat T66?

The Bobcat T66: Bobcat T590 49.2 kW (66 hp), Bobcat T66 55.2 kW (74 hp) (gross power), a 12% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Bobcat T590 or Bobcat T66?

The Bobcat T66: Bobcat T590 992 kg, Bobcat T66 1,115 kg (rated operating capacity), a 12% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat T590 or Bobcat T66?

The Bobcat T590: Bobcat T590 138.2 L, Bobcat T66 107.1 L (fuel tank), a 29% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Bobcat T590 or Bobcat T66?

The Bobcat T590: Bobcat T590 2.032 m, Bobcat T66 2.104 m (turning radius with standard bucket), a 3% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Bobcat T590 or Bobcat T66?

The Bobcat T590: Bobcat T590 1.702 m, Bobcat T66 1.782 m (width over tracks), 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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