Bobcat 873 Skid Steer for Sale – High-Flow Skid Steer Loader, Construction & Farm Equipment
Looking for a Bobcat 873 for sale? This powerful and proven skid steer loader is built for demanding work across construction, agriculture, landscaping, and material handling applications. Known for its durability and performance, the 873 offers strong lift capacity and reliable hydraulic power for running a wide range of attachments.
The Bobcat 873 is equipped with a dependable diesel engine and a robust hydraulic system, making it a popular choice for operators who need versatility and productivity on the jobsite. Its compact size allows for excellent maneuverability, while still delivering the power needed for lifting, grading, digging, and loading.
Whether you're running buckets, forks, grapples, or augers, the Bobcat 873 skid steer loader is a dependable workhorse ready to handle tough jobs.
General Specs
✔ Recently serviced
✔ Routine maintenance completed
✔ Attachments included (bucket & forks)
✔ Ready to go to work immediately
This machine has been used as a dependable working unit and has been maintained to keep it operational and productive. The owner is offering it for sale as part of normal equipment turnover and no longer needs it for their current operation.
It has been a reliable piece of equipment and continues to perform as expected.
Offered for sale is a Bobcat 873 wheel skid steer loader, a powerful and dependable machine built for demanding farm, construction, and material handling applications.
Powered by a reliable 73 HP Kubota diesel engine, this skid steer delivers strong performance, excellent lift capability, and proven durability. With a rated operating capacity of 2,400 lbs and vertical lift design, it is well-suited for loading trucks, stacking materials, and handling heavier workloads efficiently.
This unit has approximately 6,000 hours and comes equipped with both a general-purpose bucket and pallet forks, making it a versatile, job-ready setup. Known for their simple mechanical design and long-term reliability, the Bobcat 873 models continue to be a popular choice for operators needing a solid, no-nonsense machine.
Whether for farm use, construction sites, or property maintenance, this skid steer is ready to go straight to work.
Specifications are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed and may vary by unit. Buyers should independently verify all specifications, features, and condition prior to purchase.
🔹 ENGINE
- Engine: Deutz BF4M1011 diesel, 4-cylinder
- Horsepower: 73–73.5 HP
- Cooling: Liquid-cooled
🔹 PERFORMANCE
- Rated Operating Capacity: 2,300–2,400 lbs
- Tipping Load: 4,600–4,800 lbs
- Breakout Force: ~4,700 lbs
- Travel Speed: ~7.9–8.1 mph
🔹 WEIGHT & CAPACITY
- Operating Weight: 6,800 – 7,300 lbs
- Fuel Capacity: 25 gallons
🔹 HYDRAULICS
- Standard Flow: ~18 GPM
- High Flow (optional): up to 30 GPM
- System Pressure: ~3,000 PSI
🔹 DIMENSIONS
- Length (with bucket): ~140 in (11.6 ft)
- Width: ~74 in
- Height: ~78 in
- Wheelbase: ~48–49 in
- Height to Hinge Pin: ~124 in
- Reach at Max Height: ~40 in
🔹 TIRES & BUCKET
- Tire Size: 12-16.5
- Standard Bucket Width: ~72–74 in
- Bucket Capacity: ~0.6 cubic yards
🔹 FEATURES
- Bob-Tach quick attach system
- Auxiliary hydraulics
- Optional enclosed cab with heat & A/C
- Optional two-speed travel
- Optional high-flow hydraulics
🔹 QUICK SELLING SUMMARY
- 73 HP diesel skid steer
- ~2,400 lb lift capacity
- ~7,000 lb operating weight
- Strong mid-size machine comparable to newer S185/S205 class