Bobcat
Bobcat S76
The Bobcat S76 is a medium-frame vertical-lift wheeled skid steer and one of the best-selling machines in Bobcat's R-Series. It's a contractor favorite for its lift performance, refined cab, and huge dealer network.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓The cab-forward design and low door threshold give genuinely the best visibility in the class, which operators rave about for grading and finish work.
- ✓The vertical lift path with 128 inches of hinge-pin height makes loading high-sided trucks and stacking pallets effortless, a standout for a wheeled machine.
- ✓The 5-link torsion suspension and pressurized cab make it comfortable and quiet for full days, and operators coming from older Bobcats notice the huge upgrade.
- ✓Bobcat's dealer network is the deepest in the industry, so parts, loaners, and service are almost always available same-day to minimize downtime.
- ✓The 23 GPM standard flow (with high-flow available) runs a huge range of attachments, and the Bob-Tach ecosystem means tools are everywhere.
- ✓Owners consistently report the S76 holds resale value better than nearly any competitor, softening the total cost of ownership.
- ✓Cycle times and breakout force are strong for a 74 hp machine, and contractors say it keeps pace with bigger frames on truck-loading work.
- ✓The refined joystick controls with selectable response are widely praised as smooth and intuitive, helping both veterans and newer operators.
Cons
- ✗Bobcat dealer parts pricing is notoriously high, and some owners feel locked into an expensive ecosystem for filters, tires, and service.
- ✗The premium sticker price is a real jump over Kubota and New Holland equivalents, and value shoppers question whether the badge is worth it.
- ✗At 74 hp some heavy-duty operators wish for more power, and those doing serious dirt work often eye the 105 hp S86 instead.
- ✗The proprietary Bob-Tach and control systems can complicate running certain third-party attachments, nudging buyers toward Bobcat tools.
- ✗Some owners report the DPF/emissions system on the D24 needs attention with lots of light-duty idling, triggering regen interruptions.
- ✗The comfortable cab and features add weight, and at full reach with heavy loads operators still must respect the tipping limits.
- ✗A/C and premium cab options push the price up quickly, so a well-equipped S76 gets expensive fast.
- ✗Tires wear quickly on abrasive surfaces, and owners note the cost of a full set of solid or premium tires is steep.
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