Bobcat 974 Specs

Specifications for Bobcat 974 Skid Steer Loader

Here is the summarized information for Bobcat 974 specs. The Bobcat 974 Skid-Steer Loader is a 78 HP machine that can weighs in at over 5.97 tons and is powered by a 4 cylinder Perkins engine. It has an 83.25-inch bucket that bucket Depends upon size of a bucket attached to the loader. It was manufactured between 1981 – 1990.

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Here are the Bobcat 974 Specs:

  • Manufacturer: Bobcat
  • Model: 974
  • Type: Skid Steer Loader
  • Years manufactured: 1981 – 1990
  • Engine power: 78 HP – 58 kW
  • Rated operating capacity: 3700 lb – 1680 kg
  • Bucket width: 83.25 inches – 211.5 cm
  • Bucket capacity: Depends upon size of bucket attached to loader

Dimension Specs for the 974 Skid-Steer Loader: 

  • Length: 115.4 inches – 293.1 cm
  • Width (with bucket): 83.25 inches – 211.5 cm
  • Weight: 11950 lb – 5420 kg

Bobcat 974 Engine Specs:

  • Type: Perkins / 4.236
  • Power: 78 HP – 58 kW
  • Cylinders: 4
  • Bore/Stroke: 3.87 Inches (98.4 mm) / 5.00 Inches (127mm)
  • Displacement: 236 cu. in. (3.87 L)

Drive Specs:

  • Front tire: 15 x 19.5
  • Rear tire: 15 x 19.5

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Bobcat 974 Attachments

The 974 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 974 loader with the optional high flow, you will enable the loader to use more powerful attachments

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