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How to Match Your Compact Loader Hydraulics with the Right Attachment

Published on March 22, 2023

When purchasing a new Bobcat® compact track loader or skid-steer loader, one of the most important factors to consider is the type of work you do every day. Buying the right loader and attachments can make you more efficient while tackling your most challenging tasks. To get the most out of your investment, Bobcat offers three different auxiliary hydraulic options to match application and attachment performance. Selecting the right option for the jobs you do can optimize your work efficiency and performance. Let’s review the three auxiliary hydraulic options available on Bobcat loaders.

Summary

The versatility of a new compact track loader or skid-steer loader, along with the wide breadth of attachments offered, eliminates the need for multiple, expensive specialty machines. Bobcat attachments often require auxiliary hydraulics systems to work, these attachments may require different hydraulic flows to work at maximum efficiency.  

This article will help you decide which Bobcat auxiliary hydraulic flow option is right for your machine, based on the attachments you plan to use. Matching the right hydraulic flow option to your specific job needs will provide you with the best efficiency and performance year-round. Let’s take a closer look at the three different auxiliary hydraulic flow and attachment options available for compact track loaders and skid-steer loaders from Bobcat.