Bobcat 553 Specs

Specifications for Bobcat 553 Skid Steer Loader

Here is the summarized information for Bobcat 553 specs. The Bobcat 553 Skid-Steer Loader is a 21.5 HP machine that can weighs in at over 1.81 tons and is powered by a 3 cylinder Kubota engine. It has a 49.5-inch bucket that has 6.7 cf. It was manufactured between 1994-1999.

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Here are the Bobcat 553 Specs:

  • Manufacturer: Bobcat
  • Model: 553
  • Type: Skid Steer Loader
  • Years manufactured: 1994 – 1999
  • Engine power: 21.5 hp – 16 kW
  • Rated operating capacity: 850 lb – 386 kg
  • Bucket width: 49.5 inches – 125.7 cm
  • Bucket capacity: 6.7 cf (0.190m3)

Dimension Specs for the 553 Skid-Steer Loader: 

  • Length: 84.6 inches – 214.9 cm
  • Width (with bucket): 49.5 inches – 125.7 cm
  • Weight: 3622 lbs – 1644 kg

Bobcat 553 Engine Specs:

  • Type: Kubota / D950-B
  • Power: 21.5 hp – 16 kWB
  • Cylinders: 3
  • Bore/Stroke: 2.95 inches / 2.76 inches (74.9 mm/70.1 mm)
  • Displacement: 56.6cu.in. – 928cm

Drive Specs:

  • Front tire: 27 x 8.50 x 15
  • Rear tire: 27 x 8.50 x 15

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Bobcat 553 Attachments

The 553 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 553 loader with the optional high flow, you will enable the loader to use more powerful attachments

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