Bobcat 873G

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Bobcat 873 G-Series Skid-Steer Loader

Introducing the new standard of design, productivity and comfort! The Bobcat 873 G-Series loader delivers a wide range of innovative operator-friendly features and exciting new value-added options.

SPECIFICATIONS Performance

873

Rated Operating Capacity1 Tipping Load Hydraulic Pump Capacity High Flow Options Travel Speed

LIFT MORE. WORK FASTER. RIDE SMOOTHER.

2400 lb. (1089 kg) 4800 lb. (2177 kg) 18.7 GPM (70,8 L/min.) 29.0 GPM (109,8 L/min.) 7.9 MPH (12,7 km/hr.)

The Bobcat 873 G-Series is a natural for working in construction, landscape, nursery, masonary, concrete, ag and many other applications.

Dimensions Length (with bucket) Width (with bucket) Height Height to Bucket Pin

With 2,400 lb. of lift, the 873 can easily handle big loads like pallets of sod, brick or cement blocks. And with its vertical lift path design, a reach of almost 40 inches and a lift height of almost 10.5 feet, the 873 makes loading trucks fast and effortless.

140.7 in. (3574 mm) 74.0 in. (1880 mm) 79.0 in. (2007 mm) 124.3 in. (3158 mm)

Engine Make/Model Fuel/Cooling Cylinders SAE NET HP/Displacement Fuel Tank Capacity

The heart of all this 4-wheel drive power is the 73-hp turbo-charged, oil-cooled Deutz diesel engine. A 18.7 gpm pump at 3,000 psi generates plenty of hydraulic power for operating attachments like augers, landscape rakes, tillers, breakers and more.

Deutz/BF4M1011F Turbo-charged Diesel/Oil 4 73.0/178 in.3 (2,92 L) 25 gal. (94,6 L)

Machine Weight Operating Weight

The frosting on the cake is the 873’s extended, 48.8-inch wheelbase, which produces a smooth, operator-friendly ride with a brisk travel speed of 7.9 mph. All this in a compact loader that’s only 79 inches high, 74 inches wide, 140.7 inches long with bucket, and weighs just 7,285 lb.

7285 lb. (3304 kg)

Operation Left Side Instrument Panel

Right Side Standard Instrument Panel

Optional Deluxe Instrumentation Package

State-of-the-art instrument panels provide dozens of operational features, diagnostics and monitoring. Optional deluxe instrumentation package includes keyless start security system, lockouts, real-time and job clocks, multi-language display, even a “help” menu.

Steering and Drive Hydraulics

Forward, Reverse, Travel Speed and Steering Controlled By Two Hand Levers. Two Foot Pedals (Or Optional Advanced Hand Controls) Raise/Lower Lift Arms and Dump/Rollback Bucket. Hydrostatic, Four-Wheel Drive.

Transmission

Standard Features

Options/Accessories

Bobcat Attachments

The optional, fully-adjustable suspension seat allows comfortable all-day operation. The innovative seat bar pivots from the rear, providing secondary restraint protection and serving as a comfortable armrest for operators of all sizes.

High-visibility front door, with 49% more glass.

Dual Path Cooling System Lift Arm Support Meters/Gauges/ Warning Lights Operator Cab

Advanced Hand Controls Attachment Control Kit Backup Alarm Catalytic Purifier Counterweight Deluxe Cab Deluxe Cab w/Heater Deluxe Instrumentation Engine Shutdown

Flasher/Strobe/Rotating Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics Beacon Lights Segmented Tires Front Auxiliary Hydraulics Service Safety Training Kit Front & Rear Lights Solid Tires Skid-Steer Loader High Flow Auxiliary Operator Training Kit Hydraulics Package Horn Special Applications Kit3 Suspension Seat (vinyl or cloth cover) Hydraulic Bucket Top & Rear Windows Positioning2 Keyless Start System Ultra Grip Flotation Tires

Angle Broom Auger Backhoe BrushcatTM Rotary Cutter Buckets (4 different styles) Chipper Combination Bucket Concrete Mixer Digger Dozer Blade Dumping Hopper Ejector Bucket Front Scarifier

Grader Grapples and Forks Hydraulic Breaker4 Hydraulic Pallet Fork Industrial Grapple Landplane Landscape Rake Pallet Forks Planer Power Rake Snow Blade Snow Blower Sod Layer

Combine all these outstanding features with the 873 G-Series’ ease of operation, versatility, maneuverability, wide choice of attachments, worldwide dealer support, service backup, parts availability and high resale, and it all adds up to

The Bobcat Advantage

39.1 in. (993 mm)

Total value that can’t be matched.

159.1 in. (4042 mm)

Lift Height

73 HP Turbo-Charged, Oil-Cooled Diesel Engine

84.2 in. (2139 mm)

1

Operating capacity rated with standard digging bucket according to SAE standard J818 - OPERATING CAPACITY TO EQUAL NO MORE THAN ONE - HALF THE TIPPING LOAD.

2

Bucket positioning helps operator keep the same tilt of the load during lifting.

3

Includes lexan front door, top and rear windows.

4

Special application kit (see #3) must be used.

NOTE — Where applicable, Dimensions are in accordance with Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards. • Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. • Pictures of Bobcat skid-steer loaders may show other than standard equipment. • All dimensions are shown in inches. • Respective metric dimensions are enclosed by parentheses. Melroe Company complies with the requirements of ISO 9001 as registered with BSI.

A - 12 -16.5 Tires - 72.0 in. (1829 mm) 31 -15.5 x 15 Tires - 78.2 in. (1986 mm) B - 12 -16.5 Tires - 59.2 in. (1503 mm) 31 - 15.5 x 15 Tires - 62.7 in. (1593 mm)

98.4 in. (2499 mm)

79.0 in. (2007 mm)

The NEW 873 G-Series

2400 LB. Rated Operating Capacity

124.3 IN.

Stump Grinder Super Scraper Sweeper Three Point Hitch Tiller Tilt-Tatch Tracks Tree Spade Trench Compactor Trencher Vibratory Roller Wheel Saw (High Flow only)

124.3 in. (3158 mm)

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*BICSTM requires the operator to be seated in the loader with the Seat Bar in place and the engine running. After the operator presses the “press to operate loader” button, the hydraulic lift, tilt functions and traction-drive system can be operated.

(Approved Spark Arrestor)

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But there’s more. The 873 is comfortable, too, with a roomy, easy-to-enter cab, precise steering and great visibility. And it features the latest in safety technology, the Bobcat Interlock Control System* (BICS TM), as standard equipment.

Parking Brake Seat Bar (available for all Bobcat skid-steer loaders) Seat Belt 12-16.5 Bobcat Heavy Duty Tires Turbo-Charger

Adjustable Cushion Seat Automatically Activated Glow Plugs Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICSTM) Bob-Tach

The New Standard

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C - 74 in. Bucket Width - 74.0 in. (1880 mm) 80 in. Bucket Width - 80.0 in. (2032 mm)

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32 o 8.5 in. (216 mm)

112.1 in. (2848 mm)

48.8 in. (1240 mm) B 140.7 in. (3574 mm)

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Skid-Steer Loader

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MELROE COMPANY • P.O. Box 6019 • Fargo, ND 58108-6019 B-1677

Printed in U.S.A.

Kn-75M-1099-#640092-F

More muscle for big jobs. Loading. Lifting. Carrying. Excavating. Operating attachments. The Bobcat 873 G-Series has plenty of power for every assignment. All that maneuverable muscle comes from a tough 73-hp

LIFT MORE. WORK FASTER. RIDE SMOOTHER.

Extra Hydraulic Power!

Everything’s easier with the Bobcat 873 Skid-Steer loader!

The 873 gives you the latest in safety technology — the Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS ). This exclusive feature requires that the operator be seated in the loader with the seat bar down in place and the engine running. After the operator presses the “press to operate loader” button, the hydraulic lift, tilt functions and traction-drive system can be operated.

The high-flow option package gives your 873 loader an extra 10.3 GPM of hydraulic flow, for a total of 29 gpm. This, along with 3000 psi system pressure, allows you to operate special high-performance attachments, including a chipper, pavement planer, stump grinder and trencher.

Built-In Safety. TM

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The 873 is one tough machine. It’s the ideal choice for those big jobs because it’s not only strong, it’s smooth, too. Sure, it has a husky 73-hp turbo-charged engine. Sure, it has a rated operating capacity of 2,400 lb. But it also has an extended wheelbase of 48.8 inches to smooth out the bumps and lumps and keep you going in comfort all day long.

Choice of Attachments.

Serviceability.

As with any Bobcat loader, you can count on a variety of quick-mounting attachments for your 873. The operator can easily replace a bucket with an 8709 backhoe, 6B landscape rake, 72-inch sweeper, 68-inch tiller, pallet forks, a grapple and many more.

Bobcat skid-steer loaders feature easy servicing and quick access to components should a repair be needed. Service technicians can get to hydraulic/hydrostatic components quickly by unbolting two nuts and lifting the cab back. The tailgate swings out — allowing for quick, easy access to engine components.

Worldwide Support. With the Bobcat 873 G-Series you get more than just an exceptional skid-steer loader. You also get the support New! G-Series engineering sets the standard for comfort, visibility and performance!

Greater Comfort. • The G-Series cab is operator-friendly, designed for maximum comfort and functionality. • With its larger cab opening the 873 is easy to enter and exit. • The innovative seat bar pivots from the rear, providing secondary restraint protection and serving as a comfortable armrest for operators of all sizes. • High-output halogen headlamps double the amount of illumination to the work area for better operation in low light. • The 873 G-Series also features a new, easy-to-read, highly functional instrument panel, along with a number of value-added options.

turbo-charged diesel engine that lets you lift up to 2,400 lb., carry it faster and load it easier.

of a worldwide network of Bobcat dealers offering industry-leading attachments, accessories and parts availability. Their factorytrained service technicians

And with its

More Options. • Factory or field installed Deluxe Instrumentation includes keyless start, shutdown function, monitoring and diagnostic functions. • High-flow auxiliary hydraulics for operating attachments such as planers and chippers. • Fully-adjustable suspension seat for all-day operator comfort.

extended wheelbase, the

are equipped to handle all your parts and service requirements, including

873 gives you a

Added Value. Couple all the new features of the 873 G-Series with proven power and smooth ride and you have a skid-steer loader that delivers optimum performance on every jobsite. Get in the seat of a new 873 G-Series today for a great view and an even greater value!

smoother ride as well as

engine and hydrostatic/ hydraulic components. There’s an excellent

added strength.

Exclusive Bob-Tach System. For fast, secure attachment changes. Bob-Tach frame (A) moves into attachment flange (B) handle (C) pushes down easily, pressing wedge (D) through frame and attachment hole for solid connection.

Adjustment Not Needed. Clean Cooling. The Bobcat “bow-tie” drive chain design uses pre-stressed, heavy-duty drive chains in two short continuous loops on each side. That means no periodic, time-consuming adjustments, plus long life even in the most rugged conditions.

The exclusive Bobcat dual path cooling system brings clean, cool air from above, through the engine and hydraulic oil coolers, mixes it with engine compartment air, then exhausts it out two side vents.

Bearing Grease? Forget It! Self-lubricating axle bearings never need greasing. The unique hub design offers great seal protection.

Belt Drive Advantage.

Training Resources.

The Bobcat belt drive advantage means Bobcat loader engines can be run slower, resulting in a quieter machine that lasts longer and uses less fuel. This system also maximizes pump efficiency and minimizes steering lever effort.

Training kits, available through your Bobcat dealer’s parts department, let you train current and new operators and service technicians on the latest safety operation and servicing functions on Bobcat skid-steer loaders. A Spanish language version is also available. Check the Bobcat website for more information: www.bobcat.com/markets

Ask about the 3-year belt warranty!

warranty program, too. Get all the details from your Bobcat dealer.