Loader
Tipping Load |
2600 lb (1180 kg) |
Rated Operating Capacity |
1300 lb (590 kg) |
Bucket Width |
55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Bucket Capacity |
9.5 ft3 (0.27 m3) |

Dimensions
Max Operating Height |
139.6 in (3545 mm) |
Height to Top of Cab |
75.8 in (1925 mm) |
Length w/o Attachment |
95.4 in (2422 mm) |
Length w/ Bucket |
120.4 in (3058 mm) |
Width Over Bucket |
55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Width Over Tires |
54 in (1372 mm) |
Wheel Tread |
47 in (1194 mm) |
Wheelbase |
35.4 in (899 mm) |
Ground Clearance |
7.5 in (189 mm) |
Angle of Departure |
28° |
Turning Radius Over Bucket |
69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Turning Radius Over Rear Tires |
58.5 in (1486 mm) |
Turning Radius Over Center |
44.2 in (1123 mm) |
Dump Height w/ Bucket |
86.3 in (2192 mm) |
Height to Bucket Hinge Pin |
109 in (2769 mm) |
Height to Bucket Hinge Pin @ Ground |
8 in (203 mm) |
Dump Reach @ Max Height |
21.8 in (554 mm) |
Dump Angle @ Max Height |
37° |
Rollback Fully Raised @ Max Height |
100° |
Rollback @ Ground |
26° |
Tires
Type |
Tire Size |
Tire Presssure |
Standard Tires |
7.00 x 15, 6PR |
55 psi (379 kPa) |
Flotation Tires |
10 x 16.5, 4PR |
35 psi (240 kPa) |
Engine Details
Number of Cylinders |
4 |
Engine Make |
Kubota |
Engine Model |
Kubota V1702 BA |
Displacement |
105.7 cu in (1.732 L) |
Bore |
3.23 in (82 mm) |
Stroke |
3.23 in (82 mm) |
Gross Horsepower |
36 hp (26.8 kw) |
Power Measured @ |
2800 rpm |
Peak Torque |
80 lb ft (108 Nm) |
Torque Measured @ |
1600 rpm |
Lubrication System |
Gear pump pressure |
Air Cleaner |
Dry replaceable cartridge with safety element |
Governor |
Centrifugal ball mechanical governor |
Fuel System |
Direct Bosch K-type mini fuel injection pump |
Aspiration |
Naturally aspirated |

Operational Specs
Operating Weight |
4720 lb (2143 kg) |
Shipping Weight |
4330 Ib (1964 kg) |
Operating Capacity |
1300 lb (590 kg) |
Operating Voltage |
12 V |
Alternator |
55 amps open (18 amps enclosed alternator) |
Battery |
12 V, CCA 625, RC: 125 min |
Starter |
12 V, gear drive 4.15 hp (3.1 kw) |
Seat |
Seat with seat bar for operator safety, control and comfort |
Electrical switch |
Booted electrical connections, master electrical on/off switch |
Operator Cab Type |
Tip-up operator cab with easy service thru rear door |
Transmissiom
Main Drive |
Hydrostatic transmission with tandem hydraulic pumps driving 2 fully reversing hydrostatic motors |
Final Drive |
Gear reduction & #80 HS roller chain & sprockets in sealed chaincase with oil lubrication. Total engine to wheel reduction – 40:1 |
Max Travel Speed |
6 mph (9.7 km/h) |
Control |
Direction and speed controlled by two hand levers |
Parking Brake |
Mechanicaldisc, foot operated pedal |
Hydraulic System
Control Valve |
4-spool, open center with lift, tilt and auxiliary sections |
Hydraulic Pump Type |
Vane pump / gear pump |
Pump Flow |
11 gal/min (42 L/min), SN -11000
11.9 gal/min (45 L/min), SN 11001-14999
12.1 gal/min (45.8 L/min), SN 15001- |
System Relief Pressure |
2400 psi (16548 kPa) |
Port Relief Pressure |
3500 psi (24132 kPa) |
Hydraulic Fluid Type |
10W-30 or 10W-40 |
Hydraulic Oil Filtration |
Replaceable #3 micron paper element in charge line |
Type of Cylinders |
Doubleacting cylinders |
Lift Cylinders, Bore x Rode x Stroke (2) |
2.00 x 1.25 x 25.0 in (50.80 x 31.75 x 635 mm) |
Tilt Cylinders, Bore x Rode x Stroke (1) |
3.25 x 1.50 x 14.5 in (82.55 x 38.1 x 368 mm) |
Lift & Tilt Function Control |
Controlled by separate foot pedals |
Front Auxiliary Function |
Controlled by the right steering lever |
Rear Auxiliary Function |
Controlled by the left steering lever |

Hydraulic Function Time
Move Lift Arms to Maximum Height |
3.5 sec. |
Lower Lift Arms from Maximum Height |
2.7 sec. |
Move Bucket to Dumping Position |
2.7 sec. |
Move Bucket to Retracted Position |
2.3 sec. |
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity |
13 gal (49 L) |
Engine Oil Capacity (w/ filter) |
2.2 gal (8.5 L) |
Cooling System Capacity |
3.25 gal (12.3 L) |
Chaincase Oil Capacity |
9 gal (34 L) |
Hydraulic Tank Capacity |
3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
Hydraulic System Capacity (w/ tank) |
6 gal (22.7 L) |
Bobcat 743DS Filters
Filter |
Part Number |
Inner Air Filter |
6598362 |
Outer Air Filter |
6598492 |
Engine Oil Filter |
6675517 |
Fuel Filter In-Line |
3885315 |
Hydraulic Oil Filter |
6598903 |
The “UL Approved DS Rating” for the Bobcat 743DS Skid Steer Loader refers to a certification by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) that the loader meets the “DS” rating under the UL/ANSI B56.1, NFPA 505 and and @SHA 29CFR 1910.178 standards for powered industrial trucks. Depending on, “Authority having jurisdiction,” type DS equipment can be used in locations which have certain hazardous materials designated per NFPA 505 and @SHA 29CFR 1910.178. Modification of loader or addition of nonapproved accessories may violate the DS rating. *For fire hazard only in compliance with ANSI-UL 558 standard for industrial trucks.