Bobcat
Bobcat T66
The Bobcat T66 is the mid-size vertical-lift compact track loader in Bobcat's R-Series, bridging the gap between the small-frame T64 and the best-selling T76. It pairs a 74 hp engine with a 2,450 lb capacity in a package light enough for a 10,000 lb trailer.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓The T66 threads the needle between the T64 and T76, and owners say it's the biggest Bobcat CTL you can still tow comfortably behind a 3/4-ton truck without CDL worries.
- ✓It gets the same 74 hp engine as the T76 in a lighter frame, so operators report punchy performance and quick cycle times for the size.
- ✓The R-Series cab-forward design gives class-leading visibility to the bucket edge, which operators single out for grading and finish work.
- ✓The 5-link torsion suspension undercarriage smooths out rough ground noticeably better than rigid competitors, reducing fatigue over long days.
- ✓Bobcat's dealer network is the deepest in the industry, so parts, track sets, and loaner machines are almost always available same-day.
- ✓The 26.9 GPM high-flow option lets it run planers and brush mulchers that surprise people for a mid-size machine.
- ✓The vertical lift path and 120-inch hinge-pin height handle truck loading and pallet stacking that radial machines this size struggle with.
- ✓Resale value is exceptional — clean T66s command strong used money thanks to the Bobcat badge and the machine's popularity with landscapers.
Cons
- ✗The 17.6 GPM standard flow is low for the class, and owners running attachments say the high-flow package feels almost mandatory, adding cost.
- ✗Bobcat parts and dealer labor rates are among the highest in the industry, and the proprietary ecosystem keeps ownership costs elevated.
- ✗At 2,450 lb capacity it gives up real muscle to the T76, and heavy-use owners often admit they should have spent the extra for the bigger frame.
- ✗The DPF/regen system on the D24 draws complaints when the machine idles a lot or works light duty.
- ✗The premium sticker is a big jump over a comparable Kubota or Case, and value shoppers question paying extra for the badge.
- ✗Bob-Tach and Bobcat's electronic attachment controls can complicate running some third-party tools, nudging buyers toward Bobcat-branded implements.
- ✗Track and undercarriage wear costs add up quickly on abrasive surfaces, a familiar story for any CTL in this class.
- ✗The newest T66-2 update adds features but also price, so buyers comparing quotes should confirm exactly which generation they're getting.
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