S250 SKID-STEER LOADER SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

A) Operating Height ............................... 160.6" (4079 mm) N) Width (over bucket)

B) Height with Operator Cab ................. 80.9" (2055 mm) 68" Bucket ........................................ 68.0" (1727 mm)
C) Angle of Departure ............................ 25° 74" Bucket ........................................ 74.0" (1880 mm)
D) Ground Clearance ............................. 8.5" (216 mm) 80" Bucket ........................................ 80.0" (2032 mm)
E) Wheelbase ......................................... 48.3" (1227 mm) O) Turning Radius
F) Length without Attachment ................ 114.5" (2908 mm) with Standard Bucket .................... 84.2" (2139 mm)
G) Length with Standard Bucket ............ 142.9" (3630 mm) Rear Clearance of Machine ........... 62.2" (1579 mm)
H) Rollback @ Carry Position ................ 32° P) Wheel Tread
I) Dump Height with Standard Bucket . 99.1" (2517 mm) 12-16.5 ............................................. 59.2" (1503 mm)
J) Dump Reach @ Maximum Height ... 33.8" (859 mm) 33 X 15.5-16.5 .................................. 59.2" (1503 mm)
K) Height to Bucket Hinge Pin ............... 128.8" (3272 mm) Q) Width (over tires)
L) Dump Angle @ Maximum Height ..... 42° 12-16.5 ............................................. 72.0" (1829 mm)
M) Rollback Fully Raised 33 X 15.5-16.5 .................................. 74.0" (1880 mm)
@ Maximum Height ......................... 96°

Carry Position ................................... 9.7" (246 mm)

PERFORMANCE

Rated Operating Capacity (SAE J732) .................................................................................... 2500 lbs. (1134 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity with Counterweight option ............................................................ 2600 lbs. (1179 kg)
Tipping Load (SAE) .................................................................................................................. 5661 lbs. (2564 kg)
Operating Weight (SAE) .......................................................................................................... 7825 lbs. (3549 kg)
Travel Speed - standard ......................................................................................................... 6.9 mph (11,1 km/hr)
Travel Speed - Two-Speed option .......................................................................... 6.9/12.0 mph (11,1/19,3 km/hr)
Lift Breakout Force (SAE) ....................................................................................................... 5000 lbs. (2268 kg)
Tilt Breakout Force (SAE) ....................................................................................................... 5000 lbs. (2268 kg)
Push Force .............................................................................................................................. 5500 lbs. (2495 kg)
Bobcat S250 Skid-Steer Loader Specifications March 11, 2008

ENGINE/ELECTRICAL

Make/Model .................................... Kubota/V3800-DI-TE3

Fuel/Cooling .................................... Diesel/Liquid
Horsepower, (SAE Net) .................. 72 HP (54 kW) /(SAE Gross) 75 HP (56 kW)
High Idle .......................................... 2400 RPM
Torque @ 1500 RPM (SAE Net) ..... 201.9 LBF-FT (274 Nm) /(SAE Gross) 20 LBF-FT (278 Nm)
Number of Cylinders ....................... 4
Displacement .................................. 230 cu. in. (3,8 L)
Bore/Stroke ..................................... 3.94 in./4.72 in. (100 mm/120 mm)
Fuel Consumption ........................... 3.2 gal/hr (11,4 L/hr)
Estimated fuel consumption is based on testing by
Bobcat Company in high duty cycle digging applications.
Lubrication ...................................... Pressure System with Filter
Crankcase Ventilation ..................... Open, breathing
Air Cleaner ...................................... Dry replaceable paper cartridge with safety element
Ignition ............................................. Compression (Diesel)
Engine Coolant ................................. Propylene glycol/water mix (53%-47%)
with freeze protection to -34°F (-37°C)
Starting Aid ..................................... Intake Air Heater
Alternator ........................................ Belt driven; 90 amps; Open Frame witgh Internal Regulator
Battery ............................................ 12 volt; 950 cold cranking amps @ 0°F(-18°C);
180 minute reserve capacity @ 25 amps
Starter ............................................. 12 volt; gear reduction type; 4.02 HP (3,0 kW)
TWO- SPEED TRAVEL

Optional Configuration
Two-Speed Motors
Low Range - 6.9 MPH
High Range - 12.0 MPH
Low Effort Pump
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Spring Applied/Pressure Release (SAPR) Brake
Suspension Seat
Pump Type .............................................. Engine driven, gear type Three-Point Seat Belt
Pump Capacity
Standard ............................................ 20.7 GPM (78,4 L/min) @ high idle
High Flow Option .............................. 36.7 GPM (138,9 L/min) @ high idle
System Relief @ Quick Couplers ........... 3300 PSI (227,5 Bar)
Hydraulic Filter ....................................... Full flow replaceable, 3 micron synthetic media element
Hydraulic Cylinders ................................. Double-acting; tilt cylinders have cushioning feature on
dump and rollback
Control Valve ........................................... 3-Spool, open center type with spring detent on lift. Electrical
solenoid valves for auxiliary.
Fluid Type ................................................ Bobcat Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid (P/N 6563328)
Motor oil is not an acceptable alternative fluid

Bore Diameter
Lift Cylinder (2) ................................. 3.00 in. (76,2 mm)
Tilt Cylinder (2) ................................. 3.00 in. (76,2 mm)
Rod Diameter
Lift Cylinder (2) ................................. 1.63 in. (41,4 mm)
Tilt Cylinder (2) ................................. 1.50 in. (38,1 mm)
Stroke
Lift Cylinder (2) ................................. 25.5 in. (646,7 mm)
Tilt Cylinder (2) ................................. 15.1 in. (383,5 mm)
Hydraulic Function Times
Raise Lift Arms ................................. 4.4 Seconds Bucket Dump .......................... 2.6 Seconds
Lower Lift Arms ................................. 3.2 Seconds Bucket Rollback ..................... 2.1 Seconds
Bobcat S250 Skid-Steer Loader Specifications March 11, 2008

DRIVE SYSTEM

Main Drive ............... Fully hydrostatic, 4-wheel drive

Transmission .......... Infinitely variable tandem hydrostatic piston pumps,
driving two fully reversing hydrostatic motors
Final Drive Chains ... Pre-stressed #120 HSOC endless roller chain (no master link)
and sprockets in sealed chaincase with oil lubrication
(Chains do not require periodic adjustments)
Two chains per side with no idler sprocket
Axle Size ................ 2.76 in. (70,1 mm), heat treated
Wheel Bolts ............ (8) 9/16 in. wheel bolts fixed to axle hubs CAPACITIES

Fuel Tank .............................................. 23 gals. (87,1 L)

Engine Oil with Filter .............................. 14 qts. (13,3 L)
Engine Coolant .................................... 4.3 gals. (16,3 L)
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Reservoir .......... 4.7 gals. (17,8 L)
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System ............. 13 gals. (49,2 L)
Transmission (Final Drive) .................... 11 gals. (41,6 L)
CONTROLS

Vehicle Steering ..................... Direction and speed controlled by two hand levers
Loader Hydraulics
Lift & Tilt .......................... Controlled by separate foot pedals or optional Advanced Control System (ACS)
or optional Selectable Joystick Controls (SJC)
Front Auxiliary (Std.) ....... Controlled by electrical switch on Right Hand steering lever
Rear Auxiliary (Opt.) ....... Controlled by electrical switch on Left Hand steering lever
Auxiliary Pressure Release ... Pressure is relieved through the coupler block, push in and hold for five seconds
Engine .................................... Hand lever throttle; key-type starter switch and shutdown
Starting Aid ............................ Air Intake Heater – automatically activated by standard or Deluxe
Instrument Panel
Service Brake ......................... Two independent hydrostatic systems controlled by two hand operated
steering levers
Secondary Brake ................... One of the hydrostatic transmissions
Parking Brake (Std.) .............. Mechanical disc, hand operated rocker switch on dash panel
Parking Brake
(Two-speed Opt.) ............. Spring applied pressure release multi disk brake activated by rocker switch

SERVICEABILITY

Access is available to the following through the rear door/tailgate and rear screen:
Air cleaner
Alternator
Battery
Cooling system (radiator and hydraulic oil cooler) for cleaning
Engine oil and fuel filters
Engine oil drain and dipstick
Fuel Fill
Hydraulic Oil Fill
Starter

Axle hubs provide protection for the axle seals

Bobtach pivots have replaceable wear bushings
Easy access to all lift arm grease points
Rod end of the tilt cylinder has a replaceable bushing
Tailgate has an optional lock for vandal proofing
Tailgate is equipped with door stop to hold door open while servicing
Bobcat S250 Skid-Steer Loader Specifications March 11, 2008

INSTRUMENTATION

The following loader functions are monitored by a combination of gauges and warning lights in the operator’s
line of sight. The system alerts the operator of monitored loader malfunctions by way of an audible alarm
and visual warning lights.

Standard Instrument Panel

Gauges Warning Lights
Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Air Filter
Fuel Engine Coolant Temperature
Hourmeter Engine Oil Pressure
Fuel Level
Indicators General Warning
Advanced Control System (ACS) Hydraulic Filter
Attachment Control Device Hydraulic Oil Temperature
BICS Functions Hydrostatic Charge Pressure
Intake Air Heater Seat Belt
Selectable Joystick Control (SJC) System Voltage

Deluxe Instrument Panel (Option)

Same gauges, warning lights and other features as Standard Instrument Panel plus:

Bar-type gauges: ........................................ Engine Oil Pressure, System Voltage, Hydrostatic Charge Pressure
and Hydraulic Oil Temperature
Additional features: .................................... Keyless Start with password capability, Digital Clock, Job Clock,
Attachments Information, Digital Tachometer, High Flow Lockouts,
Multi-Language Display, Help Screens, Diagnostic Capability and
Engine/Hydraulic Systems Shutdown Function

ATTACHMENTS

Angle Broom* Drop Hammer Rear Stabilizer Tiller

Auger Dumping Hopper Scarifier Tilt-Tatch
Backhoe Flail Cutter Seeder Tracks, Steel
Box Blade Grader* Snow Blade Trench Compactor
Brush Saw Grapple, Farm/Utility Snow V-Blade* Trencher
Brushcat Rotary Cutter Grapple, Industrial Snowblower* Utility Forks
Buckets Hydraulic Breaker Sod Layer Utility Frame
Bucket Adapter Landplane Soil Conditioner* Vibratory Roller
Chipper* Landscape Rake Spreader Water Kit
Combination Bucket Mower Stump Grinder* Wheel Saw*
Concrete Mixer* Pallet Forks - Standard Super Scraper Whisker Broom
Digger Pallet Forks - Hydraulic Sweeper
Dozer Blade* Planer* Three-Point Hitch
See Bobcat Product Price List for specific attachment model availability. *Requires Attachment Control Kit
Bobcat S250 Skid-Steer Loader Specifications March 11, 2008

FACTORY OPTIONS

Advanced Control System (ACS) Engine Block Heater

Selectable Joystick Control (SJC) High Flow Auxiliary Hydraulics
Back-up Alarm and Horn Hydraulic Bucket Positioning

DEALER ACCESSORIES

Attachment Control Kit Four-point Lift Kit Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics

Back-up Alarm Four-Way Flasher Light Kit Ride Control
Cab Accessory Harness Horn Rotating Beacon Light
Cab Enclosure Hydraulic Bucket Positioning Side Windows Kit
Catalytic Exhaust Purifier Locking Fuel Cap Single-point Lift Kit
Fire Extinguisher Kit Power Bob-Tach Special Applications Kit
FOPS Kit - Level II** Radio Strobe Light Kit
Tailgate Lock Kit

AC/HEATED CAB PACKAGES

A91 Option Package A71 Option Package A51 Option Package

Cab Enclosure with Cab Enclosure with Cab Enclosure with
Heat/Air Conditioning Heat/Air Conditioning Heat/Air Conditioning
Two Speed Power Bobtach Power Bobtach
High Flow Hydraulics Sound Reduction Suspension Seat
Power Bobtach Suspension Seat Cab Accessory Harness
Sound Reduction Deluxe Instrumentation Panel
Suspension Seat Cab Accessory Harness A31 Option Package
Deluxe Instrumentation Panel Attachment Control Kit Cab Enclosure with
Hydraulic Bucket Positioning Heat/Air Conditioning
Cab Accessory Harness Suspension Seat
Horn Cab Accessory Harness
Backup Alarm
Attachment Control Device
Engine Block Heater

HEATED CAB PACKAGES

H71 Option Package H51 Option Package H31 Option Package

Cab Enclosure with Heat Cab Enclosure with Heat Cab Enclosure with Heat
Power Bobtach Power Bobtach Suspension Seat
Sound Reduction Suspension Seat Cab Accessory Harness
Suspension Seat Cab Accessory Harness
Deluxe Instrumentation Panel
Cab Accessory Harness
Attachment Control Kit

OPEN CAB PACKAGES

O71 Option Package O51 Option Package O31 Option Package
Power Bobtach Suspension Seat Suspension Seat
Suspension Seat Cab Accessory Harness Cab Accessory Harness
Deluxe Instrumentation Panel Deluxe Instrumentation Panel
Cab Accessory Harness
Attachment Control Kit
Bobcat S250 Skid-Steer Loader Specifications March 11, 2008

SAFETY

Bobcat Interlock Control System

(BICS) (Std.) ................................................. Requires the operator to be seated in the loader with the
seatbar in place and the engine running. After the operator presses
the “Press to Operate Loader” button, the loader’s hydraulic lift and tilt
functions and traction drive system can be operated.
Lift Arm Bypass Control (Std.) ....................... Used to lower the lift arms in the event that the lift arms cannot be
lowered during normal operating conditions
Seat Belt (Std.) ............................................. Should always be worn when operating the loader
Seat Bar (Std.) .............................................. Secondary operator restraint, also serves as an arm rest
Operator Cab (Std.) ....................................... An enclosable operator cab with side screens with a minimal
inside cab width of 33" (838 mm) as standard equipment.
Meets SAE J1040 and ISO 3471 for Roll Over protective Structure
(ROPS) and SAE J1043 and ISO 3449 Level I for Falling Objects
Protective Structure (FOPS). Level II option is available.

Level I – Acceptance is intended for protection from falling bricks, small concrete blocks and hand tools encountered
in operations such as highway maintenance, landscaping and other construction site services.

Level II – Acceptance is intended for protection from falling trees or rocks for machines involved in site clearing,
overhead demolition or forestry.

Lift Arm Support (Std.) ................................... Use for servicing when lift arms are raised
Parking Brake (Std.) ...................................... Always set brake when leaving loader
Grab Handles (Std.) ....................................... Should always be used when entering/exiting loader
Safety Tread (Std.) ........................................ Slip resistant tread on lift arms and main frame to be used when
entering/exiting loader
Attachment Steps (Std.) ................................ Should always be used when entering/exiting loader
Rear Window (Std.) ....................................... For emergency exit
Front & Rear Working Lights (Std.) ................ Use for indoor and low light operation
Backup Alarm (Opt.) ...................................... For use in jobs with low visibility
Lift Kits (Opt.) ............................................... Lift kits are available so loader may be lifted into remote areas
Special Applications Kit (Opt.) ....................... Restricts objects and material from entering cab openings
Operator’s Handbook (Std.) ........................... Weather resistant operator handbook written in English will be
attached to inside of cab, providing operational instructions and
warnings by decals with pictorials and international symbols plus
some messages in four basic languages: English, French, German
and Spanish.

TRAINING RESOURCES

These optional videotapes and training courses are available through Bobcat Parts

Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader Operator Training Course

4-hour course provides video, classroom and hands-on training (also available in Spanish)
Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader Service Safety Training Course
2-hour course provides video, classroom and hands-on training
Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader Safety Video
Short and to-the-point video provides basic safety instructions for the Skid-Steer Loader