The Bobcat V518 uses a 100-horsepower diesel engine. The engine uses a liquid engine cooling system, which helps keep it from overheating. This is a turbocharged engine, and the auxiliary standard flow for this machine is 21 gallons per minute. The Bobcat V518 engine displacement is 269 cubic inches.
This VersaHandler Telescopic Tool Carrier travels at a minimum speed of 4.7 mph and a maximum speed of 18.4 mph. It has an operating weight of 10,846 lbs. The operating weight includes the total weight of the machine, a full tank of gas and the average weight of a person. The machine can lift up to 5,000 lbs., and the bucket can hold up to 2,000 lbs. at its maximum reach. The bucket breakout force is 8,093 lbs. per force (lbf). The term "lbs. per force" or "lbf" refers to how much force the machine needs to move the bucket upwards. The boom breakout force is 6,744 lbf, and this refers to how much the boom needs to move upwards. The maximum draw bar pull is 8,317 lbs., and this is how much weight that the machine can pull behind it.
The total size of the V518 with the attachment is 14 feet 5 inches long by 6 feet 5 inches wide by 6 feet 9 inches high. The cab is 7 feet 6 inches high with the beacon. The wheelbase on this machine is 8 feet 2 inches wide, and the wheelbase refers to how much space there is between the two front wheels. The machine can reach up to 18 feet 1 inch when at maximum capacity. The Bobcat Company offers a 1-year warranty on parts, but you can also purchase extended warranties on products.