Description:

 

The Bobcat® L28 small articulated loader is a compact machine that easily works inside fenced-in landscapes, pens, backyards and more, offering impressive lifting capacity and an extendable boom for added reach. Its tight-turning articulation joint improves maneuverability while the nimble design offers a light footprint for minimal damage to turf. Plus, you can add a variety of Bobcat attachments to maximize your productivity even further.

Buying Factors

• Low ground disturbance compared to SSL, CTL and MTL
• Compact size
• 48” width means they fit on a standard city sidewalk
• Fits on smaller trailers
• No CDL required for operation
• Easy entry and exit
• Can replace manual labor

Customers and Applications

 

The Bobcat small articulated loader is an ideal machine for small-business owners or first-time buyers thanks to its easy operation, compact size and ability to fit in some of the tightest jobsites.

Some of the main applications include: 

• Small landscape, nursery
• Landscape/hardscape improvements on established lawns
• Smaller projects in tight spaces
• Fence installation – whether residential or commercial
• Planting trees and shrubs
• Synthetic Turf installation
• Material handling on worksites 
• Tree services
• Removing dead trees and branches
• Storm cleanup
• Brush clearing
• Debris handling
• Facilities maintenance, groundskeeping
• Sidewalk sweeping
• Snow removal
• Light demolition

FEATURES

 

Tight Turning Radius

The Bobcat small articulated loader delivers precise maneuverability, thanks to its articulation joint that enables the rear tires of the loader to match the path of the front tires as they turn. This results in a highly nimble machine that navigates around obstacles with ease and works well in enclosed yards and small work zones.

 

Minimal Ground Disturbance

With its tight-turning articulated steering and light overall footprint, the Bobcat small articulated loader won’t cause cuts or tears in the turf when turning or hauling a load. This leads to fewer surface repairs after the job is complete.

 

Heavy Lifting Capacity. Small Package.

The Bobcat small articulated loader can lift and handle heavy loads. You’ll get excellent lifting capacity in a compact machine. It brings outstanding lifting performance to a wide range of jobsites.

 

Telescoping Lift Arm (L28)

The L28 features a telescoping lift arm that extends to a lift height of 104 inches, enabling customers to conveniently reach trailer dump height, backdrag, adjust attachment and more. It includes an innovative dual-cylinder design that keeps the load level as the bucket moves. The telescopic cylinder is synchronized with a hydraulic leveling link, providing leveling assist and preventing spillage over the back of the bucket.

 

High Tractive Effort

The Bobcat small articulated loader features series-connected drive motors that allow the machine to keep moving in rough or uneven terrain – even if one or more wheels are not touching the ground.

 

Automatic Traction Mode

When operating the small articulated loader, the machine automatically enables one of two traction modes, based on operation.

• High Traction: When the steering wheel is not turning, improved traction provides excellent control and mobility over rough or slippery terrain.
• Turf Safe: While actively steering, turf-safe mode keeps the wheels from scrubbing on the ground, causing the least possible ground disturbance.

 

Optional Traction Assist Switch

Similar to a differential lock, the traction assist switch enables customers to momentarily override the automatic modes, enabling all wheels to travel through adverse conditions such as mud or sidehill travel.

Specifications:

Engine:

• Emissions Tier (EPA): Tier 4
• Engine Cooling: Liquid
• Engine Fuel: Diesel
• Horsepower: 24.8hp
• Turbocharged Engine: No

 

Performance:

• Rated Operating Capacity Straight (ISO): 1534 lbs
• Rated Operating Capacity Art. (ISO): 1222 lbs
• ROC with Counterweight Option Straight: 1952 lbs
• ROC with Counterweight Option Art.: 1475 lbs
• Tipping Load Strength: 3068 lbs
• Tipping Load Art.: 2444 lbs
• Operating Weight: 4195lbs
• Travel Speed: 8.3 mph

 

Capacities:

• Fuel Tank: 9.6 gal

 

Hydraulic System:

• System Relief @ Quick Couplers: 2900 psi
• Auxiliary Std Flow: 11.4 gal/min

 

Drive System:

• Drive Type: Hydrostatic drive with 4 individual drive motors

 

Dimensions:

• 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
• Rollback Angle: 32°
• Tire Size: 23x10.5-12, 8 PLY
• Wheel Tread: 36.4 in

 

Features:

• Air Conditioning: N/A
• Adjustable Seat: Standard
• Backup Alarm: Standard
• BICS System (Interlock): Standard
• Cab Enclosure: Optional
• Cab Heater: Optional
• Operating Lights: Optional
• Rear Window: Optional
• Lift-Arm Support: Standard
• Two Speed Travel: N/A
• Deluxe Instrumentation: N/A
• Hydraulic Bucket Positioning: Standard
• Auxiliary Hydraulics: Standard
• Spark Arrestor Muffler: Standard
• Bob-Tach Attachment System: Standard
• Horn: Standard
• Front & Rear Working Lights: Standard
• Rotating Flashing Beacon: Optional
• Turn Signals: Optional
• Tires-Ply Rating: 8
• Heavy-Duty Float Tires: Optional
• Cup Holder: Standard
• Grab Handles: N/A