Comfort

• PREMIUM COMFORT: When you step in the cab of a Bobcat loader, you’ll immediately notice the attention given to operator comfort. A long list of features is included in the cab with a large entry for easy access and more interior space than competitors. Once inside, cab pressurization and an adjustable seat are just the beginning.
• LEADING VISIBILITY: Bobcat skid-steer loader and compact track loader cabs are designed for all-around visibility. As you grade next to a building or load the machine on a trailer, you’ll gain optimal sight lines for easier operation. View the bucket corners from your seat and easily see the cutting edge. Your tracks or tires are visible without raising the loader arms. A large top window gives you visibility while dumping material into a high-sided truck.
• PRESSURIZED ENCLOSED CAB: Bobcat loaders with enclosed cabs feature a best-in-class, pressurizing front door seal that repels dust and keeps clean, heated or air-conditioned air inside, for maximum comfort.
• ADAPTABLE CONTROLS: Intuitive and adaptable controls on Bobcat skid-steer and compact track loaders make it easy for operators to be as productive as possible. Whether your job requires a fine touch working close to walls and obstacles or quick, responsive work group action and maneuverability, Bobcat gives you the ability to choose the best controls for the task. When paired with SJC controls, the engine speed can be controlled with the operator’s foot, while fingertip controls simplify the operation of soil conditioners, sweepers, tillers, buckets and other attachments. Foot pedals can also be adjusted to your preferences.
• HYDRAULICALLY CUSHIONED CYLINDERS: Smooth, quick Bobcat lift cylinders softly lower the lift arms back to their original position on the loader frame. This occurs automatically with every lift cycle to reduce noise and increase comfort during operation.
• SEAT ADJUSTMENTS: Adjustable seats on our skid-steer loaders and compact track loaders set the standard for comfort. No matter your height, it’s easy to find a comfortable operating position with multiple adjustment points.
• SOUND DAMPENING: If you work on a busy jobsite, you know that noise can be a daily frustration. Bobcat® loaders include many sound dampening features that keep your cab quieter.
• ADJUSTABLE SEAT: Adjustable seats on our skid-steer loaders and compact track loaders set new standards for comfort. No matter your height, it’s easy to find a comfortable operating position with multiple adjustment points.
• MAXIMUM HEADROOM AND LEGROOM: Bobcat skid-steer loaders and compact track loaders are engineered with large swing-open doors, and a lowered door threshold, which provide ample headroom for exit and entry. Inside, even tall operators will be comfortable with plenty of headroom. Additionally, the swing-open door doesn't take up cab space and can be removed without tools.
• LIFT CYLINDER CUSHIONING: You’ll experience smoother arm movements with lift cylinder cushioning. It eliminates the need for manual arm slowing and reduces harsh movements. For you, that means less vibration, quieter operation and increased comfort.
• SIMPLE MACHINE TIE-DOWNS: Quickly secure your skid-steer loader or compact track loader without searching for hard-to-reach tie-downs. The tie-downs are easy to locate and use.
• OPERATOR COMFORT: When you step in the cab of a Bobcat loader, you’ll immediately notice the attention given to operator comfort. A long list of features is included in the cab with a large entry for easy access and 20% more interior space than competitors. Once inside, cab pressurization and an adjustable seat are just the beginning.

Features

• Adjustable seat, Backup alarm, BICS system (Interlock), Operating lights, Rear window, Top window, Lift-Arm support, Seat belt, Suspension seat, Engine shutdown, Auxiliary hydraulics, Spark arrestor muffler, Bob-Tach attachment system, Horn

Performance

• STATE-OF-THE-ART, NON-DPF ENGINE: Bobcat engines meet Tier 4 regulations without a diesel particulate filter (DPF). This reduces downtime that occurs with DPF regeneration and minimizes long-term DPF maintenance costs. M3-Series loaders are designed to deliver more usable horsepower, so you can work quicker, lift more and outperform the competition.
• POWERFUL HYDRAULIC PERFORMANCE: Bobcat loaders deliver the right amount of power to each component. That directly translates to more power and balanced performance. Each component - including the engine, pumps, and hydraulic system - is engineered to deliver maximum hydraulic performance. For you, that means faster cycle times and better job-site productivity.
• STANDARD CONTROL SYSTEMS: With Bobcat Standard Controls, operators control the drive functions with dual steering levers and manage the loader lift and tilt with dual foot pedals.
• DURABLE UNDERCARRIAGE SYSTEM: You won’t find a tougher track system on the market. Every component is engineered for lasting durability, including steel imbed tracks, forged steel idlers and solid-mounted drive motors and hydraulic hoses. The undercarriage system for Bobcat® loaders also delivers a better-quality ride and simple maintenance.
• JOB-MATCHED LIFT ARMS: With two lift path options, M3-Series loaders have you covered. Vertical-lift-path machines provide more reach at full lift height, while radius-lift-path models offer maximum reach at truck bed height.
• SMART COOLING: Bobcat loaders feature the exclusive SmartFAN that only turns as fast as needed. The patented design cools more efficiently, while the radiator and hydraulic oil cooler are protected from jobsite hazards. Additionally, Bobcat offers an optional automatic reversing fan which clears debris from the radiator screen while you’re working in dirty environments.
• EFFECTIVE WEIGHT BALANCE: When not carrying a load, Bobcat skid-steer loaders offer a weight distribution of 70 percent in the rear and 30 percent in the front for balanced, easy turning and ideal performance. It offers effective turning and skidding, reduced fuel consumption and power requirements, increased drive train and tire life, and less wear and tear compared to “flat-footed” machines sold by other manufacturers.
• QUICKER TURNING: When not carrying a load, Bobcat skid-steer loaders deliver balanced, easy turning for ideal performance. Our skid-steer loaders offer effective turning and skidding; reduced fuel consumption and power requirements; increased drive train and tire life; and less wear and tear.

Serviceability

• FULL-ACCESS SERVICEABILITY: No other loader matches the serviceability of Bobcat skid-steer loaders and compact track loaders. Our large, swing-open tailgate provides convenient access to routine maintenance points. Unlike other brands, there are no radiators to move, lift arms to raise or lift-arm support devices to install in order to service the machine. Spend your time completing maintenance work rather than struggling to gain access.
• TRANSVERSE ENGINE & BELT DRIVE: Bobcat loaders offer one-sided serviceability thanks to the exclusive belt-drive system. This durable technology with a multi-groove Kevlar™ belt allows your loader engine to run slower for reduced noise and increased durability. It’s also more efficient with an optimized engine-to-pump package.
• EASY GREASE POINT ACCESS: Maintenance is easier and faster with easy-to-access grease zerk locations on critical pivot points. With Bobcat compact loaders, there’s no need to lay on the ground or stand on tracks or tires to access grease points.
• TIP-UP LOADER CAB: For non-routine service, simply remove two nuts and tip back the cab to access hydraulic and hydrostatic components in minutes.
• HYDRAULIC OIL SITE GAUGE: Check your hydraulic oil level quickly and easily as you walk by your machine. Keep an eye on hydraulic oil levels and simplify your daily checks.

Uptime Protection

• PROTECTED LOADER COMPONENTS: Jobsite hazards are everywhere and when your machine is out of operation for repairs, you lose time and money. With Bobcat skid-steer loaders and compact track loaders, you’re ready for nearly anything that you’ll encounter. Each component is designed for reliable protection. That means peace of mind, no matter the conditions of your jobsite.
• PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY: Every skid-steer and compact track loader is engineered with multiple protection technologies. Working together, they shield your machine and minimize the risk of failure. For you, that means better reliability and the confidence to do your work.
• COLD WEATHER ENGINE PROTECTION: Bobcat diesel engines are engineered to guard against the damaging effects of extremely cold weather. They prevent premature wear by automatically increasing the idle speed (rpm) to warm up oil and set a maximum operating speed (rpm) to prevent premature component wear or failure. Depending on the engine oil temperature, the protection may activate for several seconds to a few minutes.
• INNOVATIVE FUEL SYSTEM: The innovative fuel system includes a variety of features that make maintenance and service more convenient. The fuel pump enables a self-priming system that continuously forces air out of the low-pressure fuel system and back into the fuel tank, eliminating the need for a primer bulb. The low-pressure fuel system also incorporates a fuel pressure sensor to continuously monitor the low-pressure fuel circuit and notify the operator of a plugged fuel filter. This makes it easier onfor operators if the fuel tank runs empty or if changing the fuel filter.
• SIMPLE MACHINE TIE-DOWNS: Quickly secure your skid-steer loader or compact track loader without searching for hard-to-reach tie-downs. The tie-downs are easy to locate and use.
• MAINTENANCE-FREE CHAINCASE: Many brands will tout the ability to adjust their loaders' drive chains. These periodic adjustments cost you time, productivity and money. Bobcat has offered a better way for years with its skid-steer loaders: No adjustments. Bobcat welds its axle tubes to the loader chaincase. This, along with tight tolerance chain placement, eliminates the need for adjustments. So instead of spending time in the shop, you can spend time on the job with Bobcat skid-steer loaders.
• NON-DPF ENGINE: The biggest advantage of our Tier 4 solution is simplicity. Bobcat engines meet Tier 4 regulations without a diesel particulate filter (DPF). This reduces downtime that occurs with DPF regeneration and long-term DPF maintenance costs. That allows operators to focus on working.

Versatility

• ATTACHMENT VERSATILITY: Our attachments help you do much more than dig. Bobcat offers attachment versatility across carriers combined with unbeatable attachment support from the Bobcat dealer network.
• BOB-TACH ATTACHMENT SYSTEM: Change attachments quickly and easily using the time-tested standard Bob-Tach mounting system included with every loader, or upgrade to the Power Bob-Tach system - available on select models - for swapping non-hydraulic attachments without leaving your seat.
• POWER BOB-TACH SYSTEM: Quickly swap non-hydraulic attachments without leaving your seat using the Bob-Tach attachment mounting system available on select models. And for hydraulic attachments, all you need to do is hook up the hoses after you have secured the attachment. Using the Power Bob-Tach mounting system is fast and easy. After lining up your attachment, simply press a switch inside the cab to engage the wedges into the attachment. They lock into place and keep the attachment secure.