Easy Servicing Makes Loader Special

Kevin Fisher

Dairy producer Kevin Fisher has plenty to do managing his Tri-Hickory Farm near Botkins, Ohio. With a 150-head Holstein herd and 300 acres of cropland, he appreciates anything that helps reduce his workload.

That's why the easy serviceability of his S175 Bobcat® skid-steer loader, purchased from Bobcat of Lima, makes the machine so well-suited for his farm.

Begin with the easy-to-reach engine. All he has to do is swing open the tailgate to check engine fluids, fills, drains, filters, battery, air cleaner and other items. The transversely-mounted engine means the radiator or oil cooler does not get in the way.

Cleaning the oil cooler and radiator is easy. Just tip up the oil cooler and slide it out to remove dust and debris.

Quick access to hydraulic and hydrostatic components is also simple. Remove two nuts and tip back the operator cab, and you can begin working.

Compared to the other brand of loader he has serviced, Fisher prefers doing the regular maintenance on his S175.

Kevin Fisher's S175 moves feed for his dairy herd.

"On the other machine I had to lay on the ground to change oil," says Fisher. "The oil would run down my arm. To change the oil filter I had to flip the seat up and nearly stand on my head to get at the filter. With the Bobcat loader I can change oil wearing good clothes.

"If a person has to lay on the ground you are not as likely to service your machine as often. Because servicing my Bobcat loader is easy, I do it regularly. As a result, I get the most out of the machine and avoid costly breakdowns."

Fisher relies on his S175 for a number of chores. "We use it every day," he says. "It's a dependable, good all-round machine. By taking good care of the loader it's always available to help reduce our workload."

S160 New!

Bobcat S160 Loader

The new K-Series S160, the turbo-charged version of the S150, gives you more power for heavier work. That includes increased lift capacity and, thanks to a high-flow option, improved performance of hydraulically-operated attachments. For added convenience and comfort choose from these options: the deluxe instrument package that includes keyless start, heated and air conditioned cab, or a fully-adjustable suspension seat.

1,600-lb. (726-kg) rated operating capacity
Radius lift path
9-ft., 7-in. (2.9-mm) lift height
16.9-gpm (64-L/min.) auxiliary hydraulic flow
26.4-gpm (100-L/min.) high-flow option
56 hp (41.8 kW) turbo diesel engine
6,115-lb. (2774-kg) operating weight

S175 New!

Bobcat S175 Loader

The new smooth-riding, long wheelbase K-Series S175 is ideal for your lift-and-carry chores. Excellent lift, dump angle and reach also make it perfect for loading trucks. A good view to the sides and corners means easier maneuvering in tight areas with a bucket, pallet forks or dozens of other Bobcat attachments. The exclusive Bob-Tach™ mounting system provides fast, secure attachment changes. For even more convenience, choose the optional Power Bob-Tach™ system.

1,750-lb. (794-kg) rated operating capacity
Vertical lift path
9-ft. 10-in. (3.0-mm) lift height
16.9-gpm (64-L/min.) auxiliary hydraulic flow
26.4-gpm (100-L/min.) high-flow option
46 hp (34.3 kW) diesel engine
6,220-lb. (2821-kg) operating weight

S185 New!

Bobcat S185 Loader

Choose the new K-Series S185 and you'll enjoy great skid-steer loader productivity, comfort and value. Optional high-flow auxiliary hydraulics provide the power needed by planers, stump grinders and other high hydraulic horsepower attachments. A roomy cab, designed for comfort and functionality, is easy to enter and exit. Optional factory- or field-installed deluxe instrument panel and factory-installed air conditioning add to its value.

1,850-lb. (839-kg) rated operating capacity
Vertical lift path
9-ft., 10-in. (3.0-mm) lift height
16.9 GPM auxiliary hydraulic flow
26.4 GPM high-flow option
56 hp (41.8 kW) turbo diesel engine
6,220-lb. (2821-kg) operating weight

S205 New!

Bobcat S205 Loader

Here's the machine to buy when you want top performance in a medium frame-size skid-steer loader. Use the extra horsepower of the new K-Series S205 to make quick, easy work of excavating and dirt moving projects. You can also use the outstanding lift capacity to hoist pallets of concrete blocks or sod or to haul bales of hay. Standard equipment includes wide-tread tires for extra flotation and state-of-the-art instrumentation with engine and hydraulic system monitoring to prevent possible catastrophic failure.

2,050-lb. (930-kg) rated operating capacity
Vertical lift path
9-ft., 10-in. (3.0-mm) lift height
16.3 GPM auxiliary hydraulic flow
25.5 GPM high-flow option
61 hp (45.5 kW) turbo diesel engine
6,655-lb. (3023-kg) operating weight

S220 New!

Bobcat S220 Loader

The new K-Series S220 is ready and able to respond to your jobsite requirements with plenty of power, hydraulic breakout force and tractive effort. It has everything you need to tackle big jobs in small spaces. That includes optional, more powerful high-flow hydraulics to operate high-performance attachments. Top speed with optional two-speed transmission is 12 mph.

2,200-lb. (999-kg) rated operating capacity
Radius lift path
10-ft., 2-in. (3.1-mm) lift height
20.7 GPM auxiliary hydraulic flow
37.0 GPM high-flow option
75 hp (56 kW) turbo diesel engine
7,483-lb. (3394-kg) operating weight

S250 New!

Bobcat S250 Loader

Power your way to more production and more profits with this impressive new K-Series loader. It gives you the tractive and pushing effort to dig into dirt moving jobs and a vertical lift path gives you the height and reach to quickly and easily load tandem trucks. Optional Selectable Joystick Controls with Speed Management makes operation a breeze.

2,500-lb. (1135-kg) rated operating capacity
Vertical lift path
10-ft., 9-in. (3.3-mm) lift height
20.7 GPM auxiliary hydraulic flow
37 GPM high-flow auxiliary hydraulic option
75 hp (56 kW) turbo diesel engine
7,723-lb. (3506-kg) operating weight