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Bobcat T870 Compact track loaders tech specs

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2011-2018
Tier 4 Emissions
74.57 kw Gross power
0.94 m Loader dump reach
2,365.49 kg Lifting capacity
5,862 kg Operating weight
2.15 m Overall Width

A 5.86-ton compact track loader built for heavy loading, grading, backfilling, and demanding site handling work, the Bobcat T870 combines 74.57 kilowatt gross power with a strong 2,365.49 kg lifting capacity and low 0.32 bar ground pressure. With its turbocharged Tier 4 engine, 87.06 lpm hydraulic pump flow, 0.94 m dump reach, 44.96 cm tracks, and 2.15 m overall width, it suits contractors who need high lift capacity, stable tracked movement, and strong daily performance in heavier jobsite conditions.

Operating weight 5,862 kg

Gross power 74.57 kilowatt

Lifting capacity 2,365.49 kg

Hydraulic pump flow 87.06 lpm

Ground pressure 0.32 bar

Loader dump reach 0.94 m

Track width 44.96 cm

Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 277,000

Starting from

AED 125,000

Bobcat T870 Technical specifications

Engine

Aspiration

Turbocharged

Emissions

Tier 4

Gross power

74.57 kw

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

15.14 liter

Fuel cap

123.39 liter

Undercarriage

Ground pressure

0.32 bar

Track length

1.77 m

Track width

44.96 cm

Dimensions

Height - top of cab

2.13 m

Length with bucket

3.93 m

Length without Bucket

3.05 m

Overall Width

2.15 m

Width over tracks

2.13 m

General

Loader dump reach

0.94 m

Lifting capacity

2365.49 kg

Operating weight

5,862 kg

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

87.06 lpm

Relief valve pressure

241.31 bar

Operating specifications

Rack back angle

10 º

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Bobcat T870 expert review

Reviewed by Hussain E. on April 30, 2026

Overview

The Bobcat T870 (2011–2018) is a compact track loader designed for heavy loading, grading, backfilling, and demanding material handling work. It delivers 74.57 kilowatt gross power, 2,365.49 kg lifting capacity, and low 0.32 bar ground pressure, making it a strong option for buyers who need serious tracked-loader performance.

Expert rating: 4 stars

Pros High lifting capacity, strong engine power, and low ground pressure for heavy site work.
Cons Heavier operating weight and wider footprint limit tight-site convenience.

Performance & Efficiency

The turbocharged Tier 4 engine produces 74.57 kilowatt of gross power, giving the T870 strong output for loading, grading, backfilling, and site handling work. Its 2,365.49 kg lifting capacity, 0.94 m dump reach, 87.06 lpm hydraulic pump flow, and 0.32 bar ground pressure make it useful for heavier daily loader work while keeping stable contact on soft or uneven ground.

In Comparison

JCB 250: Practical compact track loader with good general jobsite capability.
JCB 300: Stronger JCB option with more focus on higher-capacity work.
Bobcat T870: Heavier and stronger on lift, with low ground pressure and stable tracked performance.

Final Verdict

Rated 4 stars, the Bobcat T870 is a strong compact track loader within the AED 125,000–277,000 range for buyers who need high lifting capacity, strong power, and stable tracked performance for demanding site work.

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Bobcat T870 owner rating

Bobcat T870 Compact track loaders [2011-2018]

2011-2018

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3
performance

4.3

comfort

4.3

fuel efficiency

4.3

safety

4.3

features

4.3

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Lifting capacity is excellent for heavy pallets, dense material, and demanding site handling.
Cons
Larger size makes it less convenient in tight landscaping or residential sites.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Valuation

Last 12 month
2011

Bobcat T870 similar models

Highlight differences
Bobcat T870
JCB 250T
JCB 300T
Engine
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration Liquid
Aspiration Turbocharged
Emissions Tier 4
Emissions EPA-T4F (EU St3B)
Emissions EPA-T4F (EU St3B)
Gross power 74.57 kw
Gross power 55.03 kw
Gross power 55.03 kw
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 95 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 95 Amh
Engine cooling system -
Engine cooling system Liquid
Engine cooling system Liquid
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,400 rpm
Power measured @ 2,400 rpm
Torque measured @ -
Torque measured @ 1,200 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,200 rpm
Years 2011-2018
Years 2017-2020
Years 2012-2025
Market Average AED 277,000
Market Average AED 253,000
Market Average AED 298,000
Price AED 125,000
Price AED 210,000
Price AED 245,000
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 15.14 liter
Cooling fluid cap 22.33 liter
Cooling fluid cap 15.52 liter
Fuel cap 123.39 liter
Fuel cap 103.33 liter
Fuel cap 103.33 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap -
Hydraulic fluid cap 55.26 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 55.26 liter
Undercarriage
Ground pressure 0.32 bar
Ground pressure -
Ground pressure 0.33 bar
Track length 1.77 m
Track length -
Track length -
Track width 44.96 cm
Track width -
Track width 44.96 cm
Dimensions
Height - top of cab 2.13 m
Height - top of cab 2.1 m
Height - top of cab 2.1 m
Length with bucket 3.93 m
Length with bucket 3.81 m
Length with bucket 3.81 m
Length without Bucket 3.05 m
Length without Bucket -
Length without Bucket -
Overall Width 2.15 m
Overall Width -
Overall Width -
Width over tracks 2.13 m
Width over tracks 1.92 m
Width over tracks 1.92 m
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.23 m
Ground clearance 0.23 m
General
Loader dump reach 0.94 m
Loader dump reach 1.01 m
Loader dump reach 1.31 m
Lifting capacity 2,365.49 kg
Lifting capacity 4,818.02 kg
Lifting capacity 5,089.04 kg
Operating weight 5,862 kg
Operating weight 4,818 kg
Operating weight 5,089 kg
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Bucket capacity -
Bucket capacity 0.46 cu m
Bucket capacity 0.46 cu m
Bucket width -
Bucket width 190 cm
Bucket width 190 cm
Displacement -
Displacement 4,399.94 cu cm
Displacement 4,399.94 cu cm
Engine model -
Engine model EcoMAX TCAE-55
Engine model EcoMAX TCAE-55
Loader dump height -
Loader dump height 2.9 m
Loader dump height 2.41 m
Max torque -
Max torque 400.1 Nm
Max torque 400.1 Nm
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward 9.17 kph
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 87.06 lpm
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap 87.06 lpm
Relief valve pressure 241.31 bar
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 229.94 bar
Operating specifications
Rack back angle 10 º
Rack back angle 77 º
Rack back angle 86 º
Angle of departure -
Angle of departure 29 º
Angle of departure 29 º
Dump angle -
Dump angle 42 º
Dump angle 42 º
Loader
Breakout force -
Breakout force 2,968.04 kg
Breakout force -
Loader digging depth -
Loader digging depth 1,000 cm
Loader digging depth 1,000 cm
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 15.14 liter
Engine oil cap 15.14 liter
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