Bobcat

Bobcat S64-2

$62,918before options, dealer-quotedVertical LiftWheels
Bobcat S64-2
Rated capacity of tipping load50%
2,300 lb rated4,600 lb tipping

The bright segment is what Bobcat S64-2 is rated to carry; the grey run past it is the rest of its tipping load. Bar length is tipping load drawn to the same scale on every machine on the site, so a short bar is a smaller machine and not a conservative rating.

Entry point to Bobcat's Pro line, a 68 hp vertical-lift skid steer carrying the same premium cab, drive modes and integrated tech as the bigger -2 machines. It suits operators who want the Pro cab and controls in the lightest, cheapest frame that offers them.

Suits: Operators who want Pro-series controls and cab without paying for 74 hp they will not use Its vertical lift path reaches highest at full extension, for loading high-sided trucks and stacking.

Lifting and reach

Rated operating capacityWheeled rating convention
2,300 lbs
Tipping load
4,600 lbs
Lift height to hinge pin
120 in
Lift path
Vertical Lift
Operating weight
6,855 lbs

Power and hydraulics

Engine power
68 hp
Engine
Bobcat (model not published)
Auxiliary flowStandard circuit
17.6 GPM
Flow type
Standard
Warranty
2 yr / 2,000 hr

Fitted or available

What this machine can be ordered with. Some of these are standard and some cost extra, and which is which moves between trim levels, so check them against the quote rather than against this list.

Vertical LiftHigh-FlowEnclosed CabTwo-SpeedSelf-LevelingA/C & HeatA/CHigh-Flow AvailablePro Series

What owners report

Summarised from the sources listed below. Nothing here was tested by us.

Narrow access is the argument for this machine. At 64.6 inches wide it goes where the 68-inch frames cannot, and Bobcat's decision to put the full Pro operator station on it means you are not paying for the small size with a stripped cab - the touchscreen, the four drive modes, the precision-drive software and standard two-speed travel all come along. Owners describe the work as grading, material handling and site cleanup on firm or compacted ground, which is exactly what the wheeled configuration is for.

The practical experience mirrors the S66-2 above it because the platform is shared: same 17.6 GPM standard circuit, same 26.9 GPM high-flow option, same 120-inch hinge pin height, same Tier 4 engine family with no diesel particulate filter and therefore no regen to work around. Where it differs is at the margins that matter under load - 68 hp instead of 74, and a 4,600 lb tipping load that is the lowest in the Pro skid-steer range. That shows up as a machine that does everything the bigger one does, slightly closer to its limit. The electrical redesign, relocated controllers and protected harness routing are the reliability story, and they are aimed at real complaints from the previous generation, but they are also brand new.

A gate, a side yard or a doorway setting your maximum width is one route in, or if you genuinely want Pro controls on the smallest possible wheeled machine. If width is not the constraint, the S66-2's extra horsepower and capacity are worth the small step in price, and if technology is not the point at all, the Classic S590 saves real money. Before signing, measure your tightest access rather than trusting the brochure width with attachments fitted, price the high-flow circuit in up front, and confirm what the local dealer charges per hour, because these machines increasingly need their laptop.

What owners like

  • Cheapest way into the Pro platform: the 8-inch touchscreen, four drive modes, precision-drive software and standard two-speed travel all arrive on the smallest -2 skid steer Bobcat sells.
  • At 64.6 inches overall width it fits through gates and between houses that a 68-inch machine will not, while still carrying a 2,300 lb rated capacity.
  • The 120-inch hinge pin height matches the larger S66-2 exactly, so choosing the smaller machine costs nothing in reach or truck-loading ability.
  • Two-speed travel is standard at 7.4 mph low and 11 mph high, which on any site with distance between the pile and the work is time straight back in your pocket.
  • The 26.9 GPM high-flow option is available, so the smaller frame does not limit what attachments you can eventually run.

What owners complain about

  • It gives up 6 hp and 100 lb of rated capacity to the S66-2 for very little money saved, which is why a lot of buyers simply step up a model and never look back.
  • 17.6 GPM standard flow is identical to the larger S66-2's and modest for a machine carrying this level of electronics; the 26.9 GPM high-flow build is the one attachment users actually want.
  • The 4,600 lb tipping load is the lowest among the Pro skid steers, so a full pallet at height sits closer to the machine's limit than it would one frame up.
  • Bobcat publishes a horsepower figure but not an engine model for this machine, so that spec cannot be verified against the maker.
  • Pro-line electronics deepen the dependence on dealer diagnostics, and dealer labour rates in this brand are among the higher ones in the class.
  • It reached select North American dealers only in summer 2026, so the redesigned electrical architecture and the touchscreen software have no field history behind them.

Drawn from carletonequipment.com, boomandbucket.com, constructionequipment.com, heavyequipmentguide.ca.

What buyers ask

Is the S64-2 worth it over the S66-2?
Only if width matters. The S64-2 is 64.6 inches wide against the S66-2's 68, and that is the whole case for it. Otherwise you give up 6 hp and 100 lb of rated capacity for very little saving, and the tipping load drops from 4,800 lb to 4,600 lb. If your gates and side yards are not the limiting factor, step up.
Does the smaller frame cost me lift height?
No. The hinge pin height is 120 inches, the same as the S66-2, so it loads the same trucks and stacks to the same height. That is unusual - normally the smaller machine in a pair gives up reach as well as capacity. Here the difference is power and stability, not geometry.
What hydraulic flow does it have, and is it enough?
17.6 GPM standard, with a 26.9 GPM high-flow option. The standard circuit is fine for buckets, forks, grapples and augers. Mulching heads, cold planers and large snow blowers need the high-flow build, and because the standard figure is modest for this class, attachment-focused buyers should treat high flow as part of the base price.
What does the Pro designation actually get me?
An 8-inch touchscreen display, up to 20 stored operator profiles, four selectable drive modes with precision-drive software, a redesigned electrical system, standard two-speed travel, a rear camera, extra storage and access to options like the heated air-ride seat and the detection systems. The Classic machines skip the touchscreen and drive modes in favour of a deluxe display and a simpler build.
How is rated capacity measured on a wheeled Bobcat?
At 50 percent of tipping load, which is the normal convention for wheeled skid steers. This machine's 2,300 lb comes off a 4,600 lb tipping load. Compact track loaders are rated at 35 percent instead, so a tracked machine showing a similar number actually has more reserve. Compare tipping loads if you are cross-shopping wheels against tracks.
Should I be worried it is a brand-new model?
It is a fair concern. These arrived at select North American dealers in summer 2026, so the new electrical architecture and touchscreen software have no field record. The counterargument is that the electrical rework exists specifically to fix the previous generation's most common faults. Ask your dealer how many they have put into local service and what their loaner policy is before committing.

Put the Bobcat S64-2 against

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