Bobcat T86-2
Compact Track Loader
$99,000

Bobcat

Bobcat T86-2

★4.7(45 reviews across equipment listings)

The Bobcat T86-2 is the second-generation version of Bobcat's flagship compact track loader, raising the 3.4L engine to 115 hp and rated capacity to 3,925 lb at 35% of tipping load. It keeps the T86's standard/high-flow/super-flow hydraulic options while adding the -2 platform's redesigned electrical system, 8-inch touchscreen, drive modes, and available Bobcat Sense object detection.

Price
$99,000
ROC
3925 lbs
Engine
115 hp
Best For
Production forestry, land clearing, and dirt-work crews who want Bobcat's most powerful loader with next-generation cab technology

Specifications

Type
Compact Track Loader
Lift Path
Vertical Lift
Rated Operating Capacity
3925 lbs
Engine HP
115 hp
Operating Weight
12083 lbs
Tipping Load
11215 lbs
Lift Height
132 in
Hydraulic Flow
23 GPM
Aux Flow
High-Flow
Engine
Bobcat (Doosan) 3.4L
Warranty
2 yr / 2000 hr
Tracks
Yes
High-Flow
Yes

Features

Vertical LiftHigh-FlowEnclosed CabTwo-SpeedSelf-LevelingA/C & HeatA/CSuper-Flow

Pros

  • ✓The bump to 115 hp makes the T86-2 the most powerful loader Bobcat has ever built, and paired with super-flow hydraulics it runs mulchers and planers that stall smaller flagships.
  • ✓Rated capacity climbs to 3,925 lb with an 11,215 lb tipping load, keeping it among the strongest vertical-lift CTLs on the market.
  • ✓The three-tier hydraulic lineup - standard, high-flow (36.6 GPM), and super-flow (42 GPM) - remains unique in the class, letting one machine cover every attachment a fleet owns.
  • ✓The redesigned -2 electrical architecture with the 8-inch touchscreen, operator profiles, and Machine IQ telematics directly targets the harness and sensor gremlins reported on R-Series machines.
  • ✓Four drive modes with precision drive software let operators soften the 12,000 lb machine for grading passes or sharpen it for aggressive production work.
  • ✓The 132-inch hinge-pin vertical lift path loads the tallest trucks effortlessly, and the 5-link torsion suspension keeps loads stable over rough ground.
  • ✓Optional Bobcat Sense object detection and available Jobsite Companion voice controls bring genuine safety and convenience firsts to the flagship CTL class.

Cons

  • ✗Six-figure territory once super-flow, tracks, and Sense options are added - the T86-2 costs more than some compact excavators.
  • ✗First-model-year -2 electronics are unproven, a real risk on a machine bought for maximum-production work where downtime is expensive.
  • ✗The 115 hp 3.4L keeps its DPF emissions system, which frustrates owners during light-duty cycles and extended idling.
  • ✗At over 12,000 lb it demands a heavy-duty truck and trailer combination, and many crews need a CDL to move it legally.
  • ✗Rubber tracks on a 12,000 lb machine running super-flow attachments wear fast, and replacement sets are a four-figure recurring cost.

Common Questions

Which hydraulic package should I order for forestry work?
The T86-2 is unique in offering three tiers: standard flow for buckets and grapples, 36.6 GPM high-flow for planers and mid-size mulchers, and 42 GPM super-flow for full-production forestry heads. If mulching is the machine's primary job, super-flow paired with the 115 hp engine is the whole reason to buy this model over a T76-2.
How hard is a T86-2 to transport?
At 12,083 lbs bare - and more with tracks full of mud and an attachment on the plate - it needs a 20k-class trailer and a heavy-duty truck, and many crews cross into CDL territory once the combination is weighed. Budget for transport logistics before you buy, because this is not a machine you casually move behind a pickup.
Does the T86-2 have DPF regen issues?
The 115 hp 3.4L keeps its DPF, and owners who do a lot of light-duty cycling or extended idling report the regen cycles get annoying. Worked hard - which is what this machine is built for - the DPF stays happy. If your duty cycle is light and intermittent, the DEF-free 74 hp T76-2 is the less frustrating choice.
Can it handle heavy pallets on forks?
Yes - the 3,925 lb rated capacity is set at 35% of an 11,215 lb tipping load, so loaded block and stone pallets that make 3,000 lb-class machines nervous are routine work. The 132-inch hinge pin and vertical lift path also mean you can place those loads over tall truck sides rather than just barely clearing them.
Are the new -2 electronics an improvement or a gamble?
Both. The redesigned electrical architecture directly targets the harness and sensor gremlins owners reported on R-Series machines, and the touchscreen with operator profiles and telematics is genuinely useful. But it reached dealers in 2026 with no long-term record, which is a real consideration on a machine bought for maximum-production work where downtime is expensive.

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