Bobcat T76-2
Compact Track Loader
$96,000

Bobcat

Bobcat T76-2

★4.7(65 reviews across equipment listings)

The Bobcat T76-2 is the second-generation Pro version of Bobcat's large-frame compact track loader, launched at ConExpo 2026. It carries over the 74 hp D24, 2,900 lb vertical-lift platform and 23.3 GPM standard flow while adding a redesigned electrical system, an 8-inch touchscreen with 20 operator profiles, four drive modes, standard two-speed, and available Bobcat Sense detection with Bobcat View cameras.

Price
$96,000
ROC
2900 lbs
Engine
74 hp
Best For
Contractors wanting a large-frame Bobcat CTL with big lift height and modern tech without stepping up to 100+ hp money

Specifications

Type
Compact Track Loader
Lift Path
Vertical Lift
Rated Operating Capacity
2900 lbs
Engine HP
74 hp
Operating Weight
10250 lbs
Tipping Load
8285 lbs
Lift Height
128.3 in
Hydraulic Flow
23.3 GPM
Aux Flow
Standard
Engine
Bobcat (Doosan) D24
Warranty
2 yr / 2000 hr
Tracks
Yes
High-Flow
Yes

Features

Vertical LiftHigh-FlowEnclosed CabTwo-SpeedSelf-LevelingA/C & HeatTracksA/CHigh-Flow Available

Pros

  • ✓The 128.3-inch hinge pin height with vertical lift and an 8,285 lb tipping load make loading full-size dump trucks and stacking heavy pallets genuinely easy - the core strengths that made the T76 popular carry straight over.
  • ✓The 23.3 GPM standard auxiliary flow already runs attachments that force smaller machines into high-flow packages, and the 30.3 GPM option gives real mulcher and planer capability without a frame upgrade.
  • ✓The DEF-free 74 hp D24 turbo-diesel means one less emissions system to maintain, a point forestry and brush-cutting owners specifically value on machines that live in debris.
  • ✓The new 8-inch glove-friendly touchscreen with up to 20 operator profiles, split-screen camera feeds, and Machine IQ telematics finally matches the operator tech Cat introduced on the 265.
  • ✓The optional 5-link torsion suspension undercarriage remains one of the best rides in the class, and operators covering rough ground all day call it worth every penny.

Cons

  • ✗Dealer pricing starts near $99k - solidly into Cat 265 and Kubota SVL97-2 territory - and options push it six figures, a hard swallow for a 74 hp machine.
  • ✗It's a first-model-year platform that reached dealers in summer 2026, so the new electrical architecture, touchscreen, and sensor suite have no long-term track record.
  • ✗The engine stays at 74 hp for emissions reasons, so buyers doing high-production mulching still need to step up to the T86 class for real horsepower.
  • ✗At 10,250 lbs before attachments it demands a heavy-duty trailer and properly rated tow rig, catching some owners off guard at the scales.
  • ✗Resale on the unproven -2 generation is a question mark, and late-run used T76s at $20k+ discounts are strong competition on dealer lots.
  • ✗Bob-Tach and the proprietary attachment ecosystem still steer owners toward pricier Bobcat-branded tools versus open-market alternatives.

Common Questions

Can the T76-2 run a mulcher without stepping up to high-flow?
The 23.3 GPM standard auxiliary circuit already handles attachments that push smaller machines into high-flow packages, but a true mulching head wants the optional 30.3 GPM system. Even then, the engine stays at 74 hp for emissions reasons, so high-production mulching crews typically step up to the T86 class rather than working a T76-2 at its limit all day.
What do I need to tow a T76-2?
At 10,250 lbs before you add a bucket, you're looking at a 14k-rated equipment trailer and a properly rated one-ton truck at minimum - owners regularly get caught off guard at the scales. Add a heavy attachment and you should check your state's CDL threshold, since the combined weight can approach 26,000 lbs GCWR.
Is buying a first-year -2 model risky?
The lift structure, D24 engine, and undercarriage carry over from the proven T76, but the electrical architecture, 8-inch touchscreen, and sensor suite are new for 2026 and have no long-term track record. If that worries you, late-run used T76s are selling at $20k+ discounts on dealer lots and share most of the hardware.
Does the T76-2 need DEF?
No. The 74 hp Bobcat D24 turbo-diesel meets emissions without DEF, which means one less fluid to stock and one less dosing system to fail. Forestry and brush-cutting owners specifically call this out as a reason to stay in the 74 hp class instead of moving to bigger machines that carry full aftertreatment.
Is the torsion suspension undercarriage worth the upcharge?
Operators who spend full days on rough ground consistently say yes - the 5-link torsion setup is one of the best rides in the class and keeps material in the bucket at speed. If your machine mostly works finished grades or short cycles near a truck, the standard undercarriage saves real money.

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