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Loader Performance
| Rated Operating Capacity | 950 lb (431 kg) |
| Tipping Load | 1905 lb (864 kg) |
| Clearance at Max Lift and Dump | 82.0 in (2083 mm) |
| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 12.3 in (312 mm) |
| Dump Angle at Maximum Height | 42° |
| Rollback Fully Raised at Maximum Height | 95° |
| Rollback at Ground Line | 26° |
Dimensions
| Overall Length | 107.3 in (2725 mm) |
| Length w/o Bucket | 87.9 in (2233 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 31.1 in (790 mm) |
| Tread Width | 38.2 in (970 mm) |
| Width over Tires | 47 in (1194 mm) |
| Width over Bucket | 49.4 in (1225 mm) |
| Height to Top of Cab | 72.5 in (1842 mm) |
| Max Working Height | 128.6 in (3266 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 6.8 in (173 mm) |
| Departure Angle | 24° |
| Turning Radius From Center | 61.9 in (1572 mm) |
Engine Details
| Number of Cylinders | 3 |
| Engine Make | Kubota |
| Engine Model | Kubota D1005-B |
| Displacement | 67.2 cu in (1.1 L) |
| Bore | 2.99 in (76.0 mm) |
| Stroke | 2.90 in (73.6 mm) |
| Gross Power | 25 hp (18.6 kw) |
| Net Power | 22.5 hp (16.8 kw) |
| Power Measured @ | 3100 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 43.6 lb ft (59.1 Nm) |
| Torque Measured @ | 2400 rpm |
| Air Cleaner | Dry replaceable paper cartridge w/ safety element |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
Operational Specs
| Operational Weight | 3704 lb (1680 kg) |
| Max Lift Capacity | 950 lb (431 kg) |
| Max Travel Speed | 6.4 mph (10.3 km/h) |
| Tire Size | 27×8.50-15 (4 or 6 ply rating) |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V |
| Alternator | 40 amps |
| Battery | 12 V, CCA 530 |
Hydraulic System
| Pump Type | Engine driven, gear type pump |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 11 gal/min (41.6 L/min) |
| System Relief Pressure | 3000 psi (20684 kPa) |
| Hydraulic Oil Filter | Full flow replaceable, 3 micron synthetic media element |
| Control Valve | 3-spool, series type, open center w/float detent on lift and detent on auxiliary |
| Raise Lift Arms | 4.7 sec |
| Lower Lift Arms | 3.5 sec |
| Bucket Dump | 3.0 sec |
| Bucket Rollback | 2.4 sec |
Service Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10 gal (38 L) |
| Engine Oil Capacity (w/ filter) | 1.3 gal (5.1 L) |
| Cooling System Capacity | 2.2 gal (8.5 L) |
| Hydraulic / Hydrostatic System Capacity | 4.8 gal (18.2 L) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 2.3 gal (8.7 L) |
| Chaincase Oil Capacity | 4 gal (15 L) |
Different sources, including the official website, indicate different operating weights for the Bobcat 553 loader: 3622 lbs, 3704 lbs and 3664 lbs – what data is most accurate?
Operating weight for
– 553C Skid-Steer Loader (1994 – 1997) = 3622 lb (1644 kg)
– 553F Skid-Steer Loader (1997 – 2002) = 3664 lb (1663 kg)
– Bobcat 553 Skid Steer Loader (2005 – 2007) = 3704 lb (1680 kg)