Best skid steer loaders
Discover the top skid steer loaders in 2025. Ranked by brand and model, featuring the best compact loaders for construction, landscaping, and earthmoving from leading manufacturers worldwide.
The Bobcat S70 is a compact (~3 ft wide) skid-steer loader with a 23.5 hp Kubota diesel engine. It crushes tasks where larger machines can’t go—tight, narrow, low-ceiling environments.
- 23.5 hp Kubota D1005 diesel, Tier 4, liquid-cooled
- Operating weight ~1,268 kg (2,795 lb)
- Operating capacity ~318–344 kg; tipping load ~686 kg
- Width ~0.9 m; length ~1.95 m with bucket; height ~1.81 m
- Aux hydraulic flow ~9.8 gal/min; lift height ~1.89–2.4 m
Overview
Built to navigate tight quarters, the S70 blends compact design with diesel power and hydraulic versatility via quick-attach functionality.
Diesel reliability with aux hydraulics and Bob-Tach versatile ends.
Specs scattered—no single source.
Performance & Efficiency
Efficient Kubota diesel engine with hydrostatic drive delivers smooth power, and 9.8 gal/min aux flow supports a range of attachments.
In Comparison
Think of it as a loader version of a QH12 or micro-excavator—not a digger but a mover in tight spaces.
Verdict
Perfect if tight spaces and basic loader work are in your job specs—but not the pick for comfort or heavy digging demands.
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