Bobcat 553 Skid Steer Loader

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity 950 lb (431 kg)
Tipping Load 1953 lb (886 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°

Bobcat 553 Skid Steer Loader Dimensions

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 3664 lb (1662 kg)
Max Lift Capacity 950 lb (431 kg)
Max Travel Speed 6.0 mph (9.7 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 Flow Capacity 8.5 gal/min (32.2 L/min)
System Relief Pressure 2000 psi (13800 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

Bobcat 553 Skid Steer Loader Specs and Capacities

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 Tank Capacity 4 gal (15 L)
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