Large Wheel Loaders
Scale up your material handling and seize bigger opportunities with Bobcat® large wheel loaders. They deliver capacity and performance for achieving big results – on construction sites, farms, industrial yards and beyond.
Move More Material. Take On Bigger Jobs.
Bobcat® large wheel loaders are built for high-volume material handling, heavy lifting, stockpiling, loading trucks, roadwork, agriculture, industrial yards and large-scale snow removal.
The current Bobcat large wheel loader lineup includes the L205, L235, L255 and L285. These machines deliver large bucket capacities, high horsepower, strong tipping capacity and comfortable operator environments for long workdays.
Each model is designed for serious production, with features like three power modes, fast travel speeds, roomy cabs, intuitive controls and an 8-inch touch display.
From the L205 at 142 hp to the L285 at 189 hp, Bobcat large wheel loaders give operators the power, capacity and durability needed for demanding jobsites.
Entry Large Wheel Loader
142 hp, 27,274 lb operating weight and 2.5–4.0 yd³ bucket capacity. Built for large-scale lifting with excellent operator comfort.
Mid-Range Production
159–172 hp with higher bucket capacities and strong rated operating capacity for high-production loading and material handling.
Maximum Power & Capacity
189 hp, 34,487 lb operating weight and 3.5–5.5 yd³ bucket capacity. The largest Bobcat wheel loader in the lineup.
Bobcat Large Wheel Loaders
142 hp, 27,274 lb operating weight and 2.5–4.0 yd³ bucket capacity. A productive large wheel loader for demanding material handling jobs.
159 hp, 29,488 lb operating weight and 3.0–4.5 yd³ bucket capacity. Built for increased production and heavy-duty loading work.
172 hp, 30,903 lb operating weight and 3.5–5.0 yd³ bucket capacity. A powerful large wheel loader for high-cycle material movement.
189 hp, 34,487 lb operating weight and 3.5–5.5 yd³ bucket capacity. The largest Bobcat wheel loader for maximum capacity and productivity.
Large Wheel Loader Specifications
| Specification | L205 | L235 | L255 | L285 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Large Wheel Loader | Large Wheel Loader | Large Wheel Loader | Large Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 142 hp | 159 hp | 172 hp | 189 hp |
| Operating Weight | 27,274 lb | 29,488 lb | 30,903 lb | 34,487 lb |
| Bucket Capacity | 2.5–4.0 yd³ | 3.0–4.5 yd³ | 3.5–5.0 yd³ | 3.5–5.5 yd³ |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Bucket — Straight | 11,535 lb | 11,926 lb | 12,420 lb | 13,682 lb |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Bucket — Articulated | 10,185 lb | 10,512 lb | 10,947 lb | 12,061 lb |
| Tipping Capacity with Bucket — Straight | 23,070 lb | 23,853 lb | 24,839 lb | 27,364 lb |
| Tipping Capacity with Bucket — Articulated | 20,370 lb | 21,025 lb | 21,894 lb | 24,121 lb |
| Max Travel Speed — Forward | 23.6 mph | 24.2 mph | 23.3 mph | 22.1 mph |
| 8-inch Touch Display | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Power Modes | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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