The Bobcat S650 is a vertical-lift skid steer loader. Bobcat lists it at 74 hp with a 2,690 lb rated operating capacity, a 5,380 lb tipping load and a 7,901 lb operating weight, and the hinge pin reaches 124 in (10 ft 4 in).
Bobcat · Skid steer loader
S650
| Rated operating capacity2,690 lb | Tipping load5,380 lb | Operating weight7,901 lb | Engine74 hp |
Source: Bobcat, Classic S650 specifications.
Bobcat S650 at a glance
Vertical lift to 10 ft 4 in
The S650 uses a vertical lift path with a 124 in hinge pin and 33.1 in of reach at full height. Bobcat’s 2014 launch material describes the vertical path as the one for lifting heavier loads higher, such as clearing high-sided truck boxes and placing pallets.
2,690 lb rated, up to 2,890 lb
Rated operating capacity is 2,690 lb, half the 5,380 lb tipping load. Bobcat lists 2,840 lb with a 200 lb counterweight and 2,890 lb with a 300 lb counterweight.
74 hp, no DPF
Since the Tier 4 S650 of March 2014, the engine has met emissions rules without a diesel particulate filter, using what Bobcat calls an ultra-low particulate combustion design. Bobcat lists 74 hp without saying whether it is gross or net.
High flow and two-speed options
Standard auxiliary flow is 23 gpm and the high-flow option is 30.5 gpm, at 3,500 psi. With two-speed travel the S650 reaches 12.3 mph, against 7.1 mph for one speed.
Bobcat S650 specifications
US figures are exactly as Bobcat publishes them for the Classic S650. Metric values are our conversions.
Performance and weight
| Spec | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Rated operating capacity | 2,690 lb | 1,220 kg |
| ROC with 200 lb counterweight | 2,840 lb | 1,288 kg |
| ROC with 300 lb counterweight | 2,890 lb | 1,311 kg |
| Tipping load | 5,380 lb | 2,440 kg |
| Operating weight | 7,901 lb | 3,584 kg |
| Travel speed, 1-speed | 7.1 mph | 11.4 km/h |
| Travel speed, 2-speed low / high | 7.1 / 12.3 mph | 11.4 / 19.8 km/h |
Engine and hydraulics
| Spec | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 74 hp | 55.2 kW |
| Hydraulic horsepower, standard / high flow | 47 / 62.3 hp | 35.0 / 46.5 kW |
| Auxiliary flow, standard | 23 gpm | 87.1 L/min |
| Auxiliary flow, high flow | 30.5 gpm | 115.5 L/min |
| Auxiliary system pressure | 3,500 psi | 241 bar |
| System relief at quick couplers | 3,450 psi | 238 bar |
| Fuel tank | 23.9 gal | 90.5 L |
Dimensions
| Spec | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Height to hinge pin | 124 in (10 ft 4 in) | 3,150 mm |
| Reach at maximum height | 33.1 in | 841 mm |
| Overall height | 81.3 in | 2,065 mm |
| Length without / with standard bucket | 108.5 / 136.4 in | 2,756 / 3,465 mm |
| Overall width / with bucket | 72.1 / 74 in | 1,831 / 1,880 mm |
| Wheelbase | 45.3 in | 1,151 mm |
| Turning radius | 82.5 in | 2,096 mm |
| Standard bucket width / tires | 74 in / 12 × 16.5 | 1,880 mm / 12 × 16.5 |
How much weight can a Bobcat S650 lift?
Bobcat rates the S650 at 2,690 lb, which is 50 percent of its 5,380 lb tipping load (5,380 × 0.50 = 2,690). Wheeled skid steers are rated at 50 percent under ISO 14397-1, while tracked loaders are rated at 35 percent. With Bobcat’s optional counterweights the rating rises to 2,840 lb (200 lb counterweight) or 2,890 lb (300 lb counterweight).
Because the two machine types use different percentages, compare a skid steer’s rating with a track loader’s by looking at tipping load too. Rated at 35 percent like a track loader, the S650’s 5,380 lb tipping load would give about 1,883 lb.
Bobcat S650 specs by model year
Searching for a 2012, 2015 or 2018 S650? Bobcat does not publish a separate spec sheet for each model year, so here is what dated sources show. The main change was the engine: the 600 frame-size loaders (S630, S650, T630 and T650) were the first M-Series loaders, and early machines used an interim Tier 4 engine. In March 2014 Bobcat released the Tier 4 S650, which needs no diesel particulate filter.
| Spec | Tier 4 S650, March 2014 | Classic S650, bobcat.com today |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 74 hp, Tier 4, no DPF | 74 hp |
| Rated operating capacity | 2,690 lb | 2,690 lb |
| Operating weight | 8,061 lb | 7,901 lb |
| Hinge pin height | 10 ft 4 in | 124 in (10 ft 4 in) |
| Auxiliary flow, standard / high | 23 / 30.5 gpm | 23 / 30.5 gpm |
| Travel speed, 2-speed high | 12.3 mph | 12.3 mph |
Operating weight is the figure that moved, from 8,061 lb in 2014 coverage to 7,901 lb on bobcat.com today. For an older machine, especially one built before the 2014 Tier 4 release, give your Bobcat dealer the serial number to confirm its exact specifications.
Bobcat S650 price and features
On September 26, 2026, Bobcat’s S650 page listed a starting price of $61,101 (USD). That is a starting figure; a dealer quote changes with options such as high flow, two-speed travel, a cab enclosure, freight and your location. Used machines sell for less depending on hours, year and condition, so compare several listings.
Bobcat highlights the S650’s breakout force, the high-flow hydraulics option, two-speed travel, selectable joystick controls, its non-DPF engine and a deluxe display that works with a rearview camera, and lists 58 available attachments. Check which of these are on a given machine, since several are options.
Bobcat S650 vs. Bobcat T770
The Bobcat T770 is a larger track loader. It weighs 2,614 lb more and carries more, but note that its rated capacity uses the 35 percent rule for tracks while the S650’s uses 50 percent for wheels.
| Spec | Bobcat S650 | Bobcat T770 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | Track loader |
| Operating weight | 7,901 lb | 10,515 lb |
| Rated operating capacity | 2,690 lb (50%) | 3,475 lb (35%) |
| Tipping load | 5,380 lb | 9,929 lb |
| Engine | 74 hp | 92 hp |
| Hinge pin height | 124 in | 132 in |
| High flow | 30.5 gpm | 36.6 gpm |
| Fuel tank | 23.9 gal | 43.8 gal |
Frequently asked questions
How much weight can a Bobcat S650 lift?
Bobcat rates it at 2,690 lb, which is 50 percent of its 5,380 lb tipping load. With optional counterweights the rating is 2,840 lb (200 lb) or 2,890 lb (300 lb).
How much does a Bobcat S650 weigh?
Bobcat lists an operating weight of 7,901 lb (about 3.95 tons). Coverage of the 2014 Tier 4 release listed 8,061 lb.
How much horsepower does a Bobcat S650 have?
74 hp. Bobcat does not say whether that figure is gross or net. Hydraulic horsepower is 47 hp with standard flow and 62.3 hp with high flow.
Is the Bobcat S650 a good skid steer?
It depends on the job. On paper it is a vertical-lift skid steer with a 10 ft 4 in hinge pin, 2,690 lb rated capacity and optional 30.5 gpm high flow. Compare those figures, and the price, with the loads, lift heights and attachments you actually need.
What is a Bobcat S650 worth?
Bobcat listed a new S650 starting at $61,101 on September 26, 2026. Used values depend on hours, year and condition, so compare several recent listings.
Is there a Bobcat S650 spec sheet PDF?
Bobcat lists the S650’s specifications on its product page at bobcat.com. Every figure from that table is on this page, and you can save it as a PDF with your browser’s Print option.
What is the fuel tank capacity of a Bobcat S650?
23.9 gal (90.5 L).
Sources
- Bobcat, Classic S650 Skid-Steer Loader, specifications, features and starting price, checked September 26, 2026.
- OEM Off-Highway, Bobcat launches Tier 4 600 frame-size loaders with non-DPF emissions solution, March 24, 2014.
- Government Fleet, S630 & S650 Skid-Steer Loaders, April 1, 2014.
- ISO 14397-1, Calculation of rated operating capacity.
- Metric conversions by BucketMath: 1 lb = 0.4536 kg; 1 in = 25.4 mm; 1 US gal = 3.785 L; 1 psi = 0.06895 bar; 1 hp = 0.7457 kW.
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