Bobcat S550, which is the Bobcat S450’s big brother, is a popular model of skid steer. The S550 Bobcat is more powerful and with an increased capacity. It will handle everything from heavy-duty jobs to attachments that draw a lot of power. Designed to give you added performance and durability, while still featuring the same reliability and ease of maintenance as its predecessors, the Bobcat S550 is a skid steer that can tackle any job.
S550 Bobcat Specs
S550 Bobcat Specs
Bobcat S550 specs are built for hard work. When you’re behind the wheel of a Bobcat S550, high visibility and comfortable driving are top priorities.
Brand | Bobcat |
Model | S550 |
Type | Skid steer loader |
Series | M series |
Serial Numbers | A3NL11001 A3NM11001-Above AZN811001-Above AZN911001-Above |
Years Made | 2013-2022 |
Bobcat S550 Engine
Brand | Kubota |
Model | V2607-DI-T-E3B-BC-2 |
Type | Diesel, liquid-cooled |
No. of Cylinders | 4 |
Emissions | Tier 4 |
Lubrication | Gear pump pressure system with filter |
Crankcase Ventilation | Closed breathing |
Rotation | Counter-clockwise |
Ignition | Diesel-compression |
Air Cleaner | Dry element |
Air Induction | Turbo-Charged |
Engine Coolant | Propylene Glycol |
Combustion | Direct injection |
High Idle RPM | 2760 – 2900 |
Low Idle RPM | 1175 – 1325 |
Torque Speed | 1425 RPM |
Rated Speed | 2700 RPM |
Alternator | Belt driven, 90 amperes, open frame |
Battery | 12 volt, 1000 cold cranking amperes @ -18°C (0°F), 186-minute reserve capacity @ 25 amperes |
Starter | 12 V, gear type |
US | Metric | |
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Horsepower – SAE J1995 | 61.0 HP | 45.5 kW |
Horsepower – Gross | 60.0 HP | 44.8 kW |
Horsepower – Net | 58.0 HP | 43.3 kW |
Displacement | 159.57 cu in. | 2615 cc |
Bore and Stroke | 3.425×4.33 in. | 8.7×11.0 cm |
Maximum Torque | 148.2 lb-ft | 201 N•m |
Fuel Tank Cap. | 24.75 gal | 93.7 L |
Engine Oil Capacity | 2.56 gal | 9.7 L |
Starter | 3.35 HP | 2.5 kW |
Engine Dimensions
US | Metric | |
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Length | 25.6 in. | 65.0 cm |
Width | 18.7 in. | 47.5 cm |
Height | 26.8 in. | 68.0 cm |
Engine Weight
Weight | US | Metric |
---|---|---|
Dry Weight | 538 Ibs | 231 kg |
Performance
The Bobcat S550 skid steer provides greater breakout force, rated operating capacities, faster cycle times and quicker turns than previous models.
US | Metric | |
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Lifting Capacity | 1750 lbs | 794 kg |
Lifting Capacity with Counter Weight | 1900 lbs | 862 kg |
Tipping Load | 3500 Ibs | 1588 kg |
Breakout Force Lift | 4246 lbs | 1926 kg |
Breakout Force Tilt | 4080 lbs | 1850 kg |
Push Force | 6096 ft-lbs | 2765 kg |
Pump Capacity – Standard | 64.7 GPM | 17.1 Lpm |
Pump Capacity – High Flow | 26.7 GPM | 101.1 Lpm |
Charge Pump Capacity | 12.8 GPM | 48.5 L |
System Relief at Quick Couplers | 3550 psi | 24.5 MPa |
Cycle Time
Raise Full Load | 3.3 Sec |
Lower Lift Arms | 2.8 Sec |
Bucket Rollback | 1.7 Sec |
Dump Full Load | 2.3 Sec |
Transmission
Transmission | Infinitely variable tandem hydrostatic piston pumps, driving two fully reversing hydrostatic motors |
Travel Speed
Gear | US | Metric |
---|---|---|
Single Speed | 7.3 mph | 11.7 km |
Two Speed (Optional) | 11.0 mph | 17.3 km |
Dimensions
US | Metric | |
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Length with Bucket | 133.0 in. | 337.8 cm |
Width with Bucket | 68.0 in. | 172.7 cm |
Height to Bucket Pin | 114.5 in. | 290.8 cm |
Operating Height | 149.1 in. | 378.7 cm |
Height with Operator Cab | 77.5 in. | 197.0 cm |
Turning Radius with Bucket | 80.0 in. | 203.2 cm |
Wheelbase | 42.6 in. | 108.2 cm |
Angle of Departure | 24.2° |
Rollback at Ground Position | 30.2° |
Dump Angle at Max. Height | 42° |
Rollback Fully Raised at Max. Height | 97° |
Tire Size
Ply Ratings | ||
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Standard Duty | 10.00 – 16.5 | 8 |
Heavy Duty | 10.00 – 16.5 | 10 |
Heavy-Duty Offset | 10.00 – 16.5 | 10 |
Heavy-Duty Offset Poly Fill | 10.00 – 16.5 | 10 |
Heavy Duty Poly Fill | 10.00 – 16.5 | 10 |
Severe Duty | 10.00 – 16.5 | 10 |
Severe Duty Poly Fill | 10.00 – 16.5 | 10 |
Solidflex | 31 x 6 x 10 | 10 |
Super Float | 31 x 12 – 16.5 | 10 |
Inflate each tire to the pressure marked on the tire sidewall. Do not mix tires of different brands or types.
Bobcat S550 Weight
Us | Metric | |
---|---|---|
Shipping Weight | 5518 lbs | 2503 kg |
Operating Weight | 6263 lbs | 2841 kg |
Bobcat S550 Price
Model | Hours | For Sale |
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2013 Bobcat S550 | 2500 | $23,500 |
2014 Bobcat S550 | 800 | $33,000 |
2015 Bobcat S550 | 2700 | $25,000 |
2016 Bobcat S550 | 1500 | $36,000 |
2017 Bobcat S550 | 2000 | $35,000 |
2018 Bobcat S550 | 400 | $43,500 |
2019 Bobcat S550 | 250 | $45,000 |
2020 Bobcat S550 | 500 | $44,500 |
2021 Bobcat S550 | 250 | $49,000 |
2022 Bobcat S550 | New | $58,000 |
Bobcat S550 prices were checked on January 2022. Prices may vary by region and time.
If you are going to use it with a dump truck, I recommend the S550. A loader that gives you the option of placing larger boulders or other obstructions in the truck bed, or pulling to the side of the truck and leaving your load in the truck bed.Bobcat S550 Review
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