Bobcat Company is the first North American manufacturer in the small articulated loader market – the others are in Europe. These small, versatile machines have low ground disturbance and are popular with first-time equipment buyers, especially tree service contractors and landscapers.
The L28 is 48 inches wide, which means it is narrow enough to drive on a standard city sidewalk. This is important because these machines are popular for snow removal. The L28 has a telescoping boom arm that can extend more than eight and a half feet, which is high enough to dump in many trucks.
Highlights of the Bobcat L28 small articulated loader:
- Less ground disturbance than SSL, CTL or MTL and won’t wear as quickly as tracks on hard surfaces
- Versatile and with Bob-Tach can use many Bobcat attachments
- Can lift and transport heavy loads
- Mechanical leveling reduces bucket material spillage
listing does not include Tax, materials and handling or Dealer prep. Listing does not include any attachments or implements installed unless noted. Dealer not responsible for errors. Call for availability.
Bobcat L28 | |
Engine | |
Emissions Tier (EPA) | Tier 4 |
Engine Cooling | Liquid |
Engine Fuel | Diesel |
Horsepower | 24.8 hp |
Turbocharged Engine | □ |
Engine Model | D1305-E4B-BC-1 |
Engine Make | Kubota |
Cooling System | 22.26 l |
Gross HP | 24.8 hp |
Net HP | 23.7 hp |
Number of Cylinders | 3 |
Displacement | 77 in³ |
Maximum Governed RPM | 2,720 rpm |
Torque (SAE NET) | 57.5 ft·lbf |
Torque RPM | 1,700 rpm |
Starter Horsepower | 2.7 hp |
Performance | |
Rated Operating Capacity Straight (ISO) | 1,534 lb |
Rated Operating Capacity Art. (ISO) | 1,222 lb |
ROC with Counterweight Option Straight | 1952 lb |
ROC with Counterweight Option Art. | 1475 lb |
Tipping Load Straight | 3068 lb |
Tipping Load Art. | 2444 lb |
Operating Weight | 4195 lb |
Travel Speed | 8.3 mph |
Travel Speed – High | 9.8 mph |
Bucket Breakout Force | 3,115 lbf |
Lift Breakout Force (ISO) | 2,515 lbf |
Capacities | |
Fuel Tank | 9.6 gal |
Engine Oil with Filter | 4 qt_liq_us |
Hydraulic Reservoir | 2.7 gal |
Hyd System Capacity | 5.5 gal |
Hydraulic System | |
System Relief @ Quick Couplers | 2,900 psi |
Auxiliary Std Flow | 12.1 gal/min |
Pump Capacity | 12.1 gal/min |
Raise Lift Arm | 2.6 s |
Lower Lift Arm | 2.2 s |
Bucket Dump | 1.8 s |
Bucket Rollback | 1.4 s |
Telescope Extend Time | 5.5 s |
Telescope Retract Time | 3.4 s |
Drive System | |
Drive Type | Hydrostatic drive with 4 individual drive motors |
Wheel Bolts – Quantity | 5 |
Wheel Bolts – Size | 14mm |
General | |
Contract Codes | Articulated Loaders |
First Year of Production | 2020 |
Controls | |
Vehicle Steering | Steering Wheel |
Auxiliary Hydraulics Type | Finger Tip Control |
Dimension | |
Length | 122.4 in |
Length without Attachment | 93.2 in |
Length with Standard Bucket | 122.4 in |
Width (over tires) | 46.5 in |
Width (with bucket) | 50 in |
Height with Operator Cab | 78.1 in |
Height to Bucket Hinge Pin Ext | 104.3 in |
Height to Bucket Hinge Pin Ret | 85.4 in |
Max Reach | 30.9 in |
Turning Radius Inside | 78.2 in |
Turning Radius Outside | 100.9 in |
Wheelbase | 47.2 in |
Articulation Angle | 43° |
Dump Angle @ Maximum Height | 40° |
Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
Operating Height | 10.19 ft |
Max Dump Height | 7.01 ft |
Angle of Departure | 23° |
Rollback Angle | 32° |
Tire Size | 23X10.5-12, 8 PLY |
Wheel Tread | 36.4 in |
Features | |
Air Conditioning | □ |
Adjustable Seat | ■ |
Backup Alarm | ■ |
BICS System (Interlock) | ■ |
Cab Enclosure | ☑ |
Cab Heater | ☑ |
Operating Lights | ☑ |
Rear Window | ☑ |
Lift-Arm Support | ■ |
Two Speed Travel | □ |
Deluxe Instrumentation | □ |
Hydraulic Bucket Positioning | ■ |
Auxiliary Hydraulics | ■ |
Spark Arrestor Muffler | ■ |
Bob-Tach Attachment System * | ■ |
Horn | ■ |
Front and Rear Work Lights | ■ |
Rotating Flashing Beacon | ☑ |
Turn Signals | ☑ |
Tires-Ply Rating | 8 |
Heavy-Duty Float Tires | ☑ |
Cup Holder | ■ |
Cup Holder1 | 1 |