Specifications for Bobcat 540 Skid Steer Loader
Here is the summarized information for Bobcat 540 specs. The Bobcat 540 Skid-Steer Loader is a 19.2 HP machine that can weighs in at over 1.62 tons and is powered by a 2 cylinder Kohler engine. It has a 49.5-inch bucket that has 6.7 cf. It was manufactured in 1981-1986.
Here are the Bobcat 540 Specs:
- Manufacturer: Bobcat
- Model: 540
- Type: Skid Steer Loader
- Years manufactured: 1981 – 1986
- Engine power: 19.2 hp – 14.3 kW
- Rated operating capacity: 800 lb – 363 kg
- Bucket width: 49.5 inches – 125.7 cm
- Bucket capacity: 6.7 cf (0.190m3)
Dimension Specs for the 540 Skid-Steer Loader:
- Length: 82 inches – 208.3 cm
- Width (with bucket): 49.5 inches – 125.7 cm
- Weight: 3250 lbs – 1474 kg
Bobcat 540 Engine Specs:
- Type: Kohler / K582S
- Power: 19.2 hp – 14.3 kW
- Cylinders: 2
- Bore/Stroke: 3.50 inches (88.9 mm) / (3.00 inches (72.2 mm)
- Displacement: 57.7 cu.in.(945.5cm3)
Drive Specs:
- Front tire: 27 x 8.50 x 15
- Rear tire 27 x 8.50 x 15

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Bobcat 540 Attachments
The 540 Skid-Steer from Bobcat is equipped with a universal skid steer quick hitch. This allows the operator to connect a variety of attachments to this skid-steer loader. These include:
- Buckets
- Grapple buckets
- Harley rakes
- 4-in-1 buckets
- Trenchers
- Hydraulic augers
- Pallet forks
- Sweepers
- Brush cutter
- Stump grinders
- Dozer blades
If you have a Bobcat 540 loader with the optional high flow, you will enable the loader to use more powerful attachments
Video: Bobcat 540 Skid Steer Loader
Bobcat 540 series manuals
- Bobcat 540 Skid-Steer Loader Repair Manual 501011999
- Bobcat 540 Skid-Steer Loader Repair Manual 501012001