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Caterpillar 265 vs Bobcat T76
Published specs and dimensions of two compact track loaders side by side. Every value comes from the manufacturer document cited on each model page; ≈ marks a unit conversion.
Key differences
The Caterpillar 265 is 306 lb (139 kg) lighter, 4 in (107 mm) narrower, 1 in (36 mm) taller and 6 in (157 mm) shorter than the Bobcat T76.
- Track length on ground: 1,626 mm / 5 ft 4 in (Caterpillar 265) vs 1,505 mm / 4 ft 11 in (Bobcat T76); Caterpillar 265 is higher.
- Ground clearance: 216 mm / 8.5 in (Caterpillar 265) vs 218.3 mm / 8.59 in (Bobcat T76); Bobcat T76 is higher.
- Ground pressure: 28.8 kPa / 4.18 psi (Caterpillar 265) vs 30 kPa / 4.35 psi (Bobcat T76); Bobcat T76 is higher.
- Displacement: 2.8 L / 171 cu in (Caterpillar 265) vs 2.4 L / 146 cu in (Bobcat T76); Caterpillar 265 is higher.
- Pump / aux flow: 86 L/min / 22.7 gpm (Caterpillar 265) vs 88.1 L/min / 23.3 gpm (Bobcat T76); Bobcat T76 is higher.
- System / relief pressure: 24.1 MPa / 3,500 psi (Caterpillar 265) vs 24.5 MPa / 3,553 psi (Bobcat T76); Bobcat T76 is higher.
Computed from the published figures for each model's stated configuration (listed below the table). Options such as boom, bucket, tracks or tires change these numbers.
Caterpillar 265 specs Bobcat T76 specs Open in interactive compare Trailer fit: Caterpillar 265 Trailer fit: Bobcat T76
Side-by-side specs
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| Spec | Caterpillar 265 | Bobcat T76 |
|---|---|---|
| Weights | ||
| Operating weight | 4,759 kg | 4,898 kg |
| Shipping / tractor weight | Not captured | 4,471 kg |
| Dimensions | ||
| Overall length | 3,580 mm | 3,737 mm |
| Overall width | 1,925 mm | 2,032 mm |
| Overall height | 2,115 mm | 2,079 mm |
| Track gauge / tread | Not published | 1,531.1 mm |
| Track length on ground | 1,626 mm | 1,505 mm |
| Shoe / track width | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Ground clearance | 216 mm | 218.3 mm |
| Undercarriage / tires | ||
| Undercarriage type | Rubber track, vertical lift | Rubber tracks |
| Ground pressure | ||
| Ground pressure | 28.8 kPa | 30 kPa |
| Engine | ||
| Engine model | Cat C2.8TA (turbo after-cooled) | Bobcat 2.4 L, Stage V |
| Net power | 54.9 kW | Not published |
| Gross power | 55.2 kW | 55.2 kW |
| Displacement | 2.8 L | 2.4 L |
| Rated speed | Not published | Not captured |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Pump / aux flow | 86 L/min | 88.1 L/min |
| System / relief pressure | ≈ 24.1 MPa | 24.5 MPa |
| Performance | ||
| Rated / lift capacity | 1,280 kg | 1,417 kg |
| Tipping load | 3,659 kg | 4,050 kg |
| Lift / hinge-pin height | 3,354 mm | 3,259 mm |
| Dump height / clearance | 2,655 mm | 2,604.7 mm |
| Breakout / digging force | ≈ 38.6 kN | ≈ 29.2 kN |
| Max travel speed | 13 km/h | 17.2 km/h |
Configurations.
Caterpillar 265: Open canopy, mechanical suspension seat, 2036 mm (80 in) low-profile bucket with bolt-on edge, 450 mm tracks, standard-flow hydraulics, 75 kg operator; Tier 4 Final/Stage V. Current successor to the 259D3/277D-class vertical-lift CTLs.
Bobcat T76: EU specification, standard bucket, operator and full fuel; Stage V
⚠ Data notes apply; see the model pages.