Specifications of a Bobcat Skid Steer 873

Dimensions

• The model 873 skid steer loader is 11 feet 7 inches long by 6 feet 2 inches wide by 6 feet 6 inches high. The maximum reach of the loader arms is 3 feet 1 inches high, and the height from the ground to the bucket hinge pin is 10 feet 4 inches. The bucket, 6 feet wide, holds up to 15.6 cubic feet of material.

Hydraulics

• The hydraulic pump of this skid steer loader has a pump capacity of 18 gallons per minute (gpm), and the auxiliary high flow pump also has an 18 gpm flow capacity. You can purchase optional auxiliary hydraulics for this loader. It comes standard with the Bob-Tach Attachment system, which helps you quickly add and remove attachments to your loader. The loader also features the Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS) technology. This is a safety system that ensures that the hydraulic and traction-drive systems won't start until the operator sits down and closes the seat bar.

Power

• The Bobcat model 873 skid steer loader features a Deutz four-cylinder diesel engine that produces up to 73.5 hp. The engine displacement is 167 cubic inches. This refers to the total volume that the pistons can move through the cylinders in a single push. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) rated operating capacity (ROC) of this loader is 2,300 lbs. Never exceed the ROC, or you run the risk of tipping your loader. The tipping load (load at the loader's center of gravity) is 4,600 lbs., and the operating weight (combined weight of machine, average man and full tank of gas) is 6,885 lbs.

Additional Specs

• The cab of this skid loader is not enclosed. Always take precautions while operating the skid loader to ensure that you are not hurt by flying debris. Wear goggles, gloves, ear protectors and long sleeves to protect yourself. The loader uses 8.25 by 15 inch diameter tires on both the front and rear tires.