Head to head
Bobcat T650 against Bobcat T64-2
The Bobcat T650 saves $171; the Bobcat T650 carries 200 lb more once both are rated the same way; the Bobcat T650 moves 5.4 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | Bobcat T650 | Bobcat T64-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74,564 | $74,735 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 2,500 lbs | 2,300 lbs |
| Rated at | 35% of tipping load | 35% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 7,143 lbs | 6,571 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 2,500 lbs | 2,300 lbs |
| Engine power | 74 hp | 68 hp |
| Engine | Bobcat (Doosan) D34 | Bobcat (model not published) |
| Auxiliary flow | 23 GPM | 17.6 GPM |
| Lift height | 124 in | 120 in |
| Operating weight | 8,980 lbs | 8,440 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical Lift | Vertical Lift |
| Rubber tracks | Yes | Yes |
| High flow available | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosed cab available | Yes | Yes |
| Two-speed travel available | Yes | Yes |
| Self-levelling available | Yes | Yes |
| A/C and heat available | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 yr / 2,000 hr | 2 yr / 2,000 hr |
What owners say about each
Bobcat T650
- Over a decade of production means every quirk is documented, every mechanic knows it, and owners call it one of the most proven CTL platforms ever built - there are no surprises left in a T650.
- Bobcat's 74 hp Tier 4 engine skips the DPF entirely, so owners never deal with regen cycles or clogged filters that sideline competitor machines mid-job.
- The vertical lift path and 124-inch hinge pin height load tri-axle dump trucks and stack pallets high with ease, which is exactly why grading and material-handling crews standardized on it.
- As a Classic-line machine it undercuts the newer T66 on price by thousands while offering more rated capacity (2,570 vs 2,450 lbs), a trade plenty of buyers happily make.
- The used market is enormous - rental fleets turned over thousands of T650s, so parts, tracks, and complete machines are cheap and everywhere, and resale liquidity is excellent.
- The optional 30.5 GPM high-flow package runs mulchers, cold planers, and stump grinders, giving it attachment range well beyond its frame size.
- The swing-open tailgate and transversely-mounted engine give easy access to filters and daily checks, and forum mechanics consistently rank it among the easiest CTLs to service.
- The M-Series cab is louder and rides rougher than the newer R-Series T66/T76, and operators who demo both say the refinement gap is obvious on long days.
- The undercarriage is solid-mounted as standard and the ride across rough ground is punishing at travel speed; roller suspension and ride control are options, so a machine that will cover distance needs them specified up front.
- Standard 23 GPM auxiliary flow is only adequate - flow-hungry attachments really need the high-flow option, which adds meaningful cost.
- Bobcat parts and dealer labor pricing run notoriously high, and owners grumble that filters, tracks, and fittings cost far more than aftermarket equivalents.
- As a Classic (outgoing) model it lacks modern touches like the clear-side cab, improved pressurization, and touch display of current-generation machines.
- At 9,113 lbs plus a trailer and attachments you're past what a half-ton truck should tow, so budget for a three-quarter-ton or bigger to move it legally.
Bobcat T64-2
- Two-speed travel is standard rather than optional on the Pro machines, and 9.3 mph high range makes a real difference on long sites.
- The 26.9 GPM high-flow option covers mulchers and planers that the 17.6 GPM standard circuit cannot run.
- At 8,440 lb it is more than 1,100 lb lighter than the T66-2 while giving up only 100 lb of rated capacity.
- The 120 in hinge-pin height matches the T66-2 exactly, so nothing is lost in reach by taking the smaller machine.
- Torsion-suspension and counterweight options let rated capacity be tuned from 2,200 lb up to 2,450 lb.
- $74,735 published is a lot of money for 68 hp, and only about $6,000 separates it from the more capable T66-2.
- 17.6 GPM standard flow is modest for a machine at this price, pushing serious attachment users to the high-flow build.
- Rated capacity varies by 250 lb depending on undercarriage and counterweight, so a quoted figure has to be read carefully against the build.
- Bobcat does not publish the engine model, so that spec cannot be verified from the maker.