2025 Bobcat L28 - BC6559

The L28 Bobcat® small articulated loader delivers big performance and heavy lifting in a small package.

Easily works inside fenced-in landscapes, pens, backyards and more.

Impressive lifting capacity and telescoping lift arm

Tight-turning articulation joint

Overview Features

The Bobcat® L28 small articulated loader is a compact machine that easily works inside fenced-in landscapes, pens, backyards and more.

Offers impressive lifting capacity and a telescoping lift arm for added reach.

Its tight-turning articulation joint improves maneuverability while the nimble design offers a light footprint for minimal damage to turf.

Key Specifications

Horsepower: 24.8 hp

Rated Operating Capacity Straight (ISO): 1,534 lb

Rated Operating Capacity Art. (ISO): 1,222 lb

Operating Weight: 4195 lb

Auxiliary Std Flow: 11.4 gal/min

Width (over tires): 46.5 in

Engine

Emissions Tier (EPA): Tier 4

Engine Cooling: Liquid

Engine Fuel: Diesel

Horsepower: 24.8 hp

Turbocharged Engine: no

Performance

Rated Operating Capacity Straight (ISO): 1,534 lb

Rated Operating Capacity Art. (ISO): 1,222 lb

ROC with Counterweight Option Straight: 1952 lb

ROC with Counterweight Option Art.: 1475 lb

Tipping Load Straight: 3068 lb

Tipping Load Art.: 2444 lb

Operating Weight: 4195 lb

Travel Speed: 8.3 mph

Capacities

Fuel Tank: 9.6 gal

Hydraulic System

System Relief @ Quick Couplers: 2,900 psi

Auxiliary Std Flow: 11.4 gal/min

Drive System

Drive Type: Hydrostatic drive with 4 individual drive motors

Dimension

Length: 122.4 in

Length without Attachment: 93.2 in

Length with Standard Bucket: 122.4 in

Width (over tires): 46.5 in

Width (with bucket): 50 in

Height with Operator Cab: 78.1 in

Height to Bucket Hinge Pin Ext: 104.3 in

Height to Bucket Hinge Pin Ret: 85.4 in

Max Reach: 30.9 in

Turning Radius Inside: 78.2 in

Turning Radius Outside: 100.9 in

Wheelbase: 47.2 in

Articulation Angle: 43°

Dump Angle @ Maximum Height: 40°

Ground Clearance: 5.5 in

Rollback Angle: 32°

Tire Size: 23X10.5-12, 8 PLY

Wheel Tread: 36.4 in

Features

Adjustable Seat: Standard

Backup Alarm: Standard

BICS System (Interlock): Standard

Cab Enclosure: Optional

Cab Heater: Optional

Operating Lights: Optional

Rear Window: Optional

Lift-Arm Support: Standard

Hydraulic Bucket Positioning: Standard

Auxiliary Hydraulics: Standard

Spark Arrestor Muffler: Standard

Bob-Tach Attachment System: Standard

Horn: Standard

Front and Rear Work Lights: Standard

Rotating Flashing Beacon: Optional

Turn Signals: Optional

Tires-Ply Rating: 8

Heavy-Duty Float Tires: Optional

Cup Holder: Standard

Performance Features

Tight Turning Radius: Small articulated loaders deliver precise maneuverability. The articulation joint enables the rear tires to match the path of the front tires as they turn, resulting in a highly nimble machine that navigates around obstacles with ease and works well in enclosed yards and small work zones.

Minimal Ground Disturbance: With their tight-turning articulated steering and light overall footprint, Bobcat® small articulated loaders limit cuts or tears in the turf when turning or hauling a load. After the job is complete, you’ll have fewer time-consuming surface repairs to make.

Heavy Lifting Capacity, Small Package: Bobcat® small articulated loaders can lift and handle heavy loads, and they include a standard integrated counterweight for optimal lift capacity. You can add on optional rear counterweights to further increase lift capacity and productivity.

Easy to Transport: Small articulated loaders are highly transportable and relatively lightweight, enabling you to quickly get your machine to the job and get to work. They easily fit on pan trailers or dump trailers – and even some enclosed trailers that are used to transport small-frame skid-steer loaders.

Low-rpm, High-Torque Engine: The dependable 25-hp, 2600 rpm engine provides generous torque at a lower rpm, offering performance that is more forgiving when pushing the machine to its limit under load.

Efficient Cooling: With their efficient cooling systems, Bobcat small articulated loaders offer leading performance for improved operation and component protection. Side and front inlets bring cool air into the engine compartment and send it through the screened rear exit. The rear radiator screen is removable for easy cleanout, and its corrugated steel construction provides excellent durability. A separate temperature-controlled hydraulic oil cooler operates as needed to ensure quieter operation as well.

Telescoping Lift Arm: A telescoping lift arm extends your lifting height and includes an innovative dual-cylinder design that keeps the load level as you move the bucket and handle materials up high. The telescoping lift arm on Bobcat small articulated loaders includes an innovative dual-cylinder design that keeps the load level as you move the bucket. The telescopic cylinder is synchronized with a hydraulic leveling link, providing leveling assist and preventing spillage over the back of the bucket. When handling materials up high, many small articulated loaders allow the bucket to roll back toward the cab, causing material to spill. Any bit of dirt that spills out of your bucket can add up to lost productivity over time. Bobcat small articulated loaders make operation easier by maintaining optimal bucket rollback at full height and reducing material spillage.: High Tractive Effort

High Tractive Effort: Based on operating conditions, Bobcat® small articulated loaders automatically enable one of two traction modes – High-Traction mode for control over rough and slippery terrain or Turf-Safe mode for the least possible ground disturbance. The optional traction assist switch enables you to momentarily override the automatic modes to travel through adverse conditions.:

Uptime Protection Features

Cab Corner Protection: To protect the machine when working in tight areas and around obstacles, Bobcat® small articulated loaders have cab corner protection. Rubber bumpers help protect the cab’s corners while articulating the loader.

Rear Guard: Add additional protection – and worry less about potential impact damage to the cooling package and radiator – by installing the optional rear guard accessory.

Comfort Features

Intuitive Twin-Pedal Travel Controls: A simple twin-pedal design on small articulated loaders enables quick and easy direction changes: one pedal moves you forward, the other moves you in reverse. This style of travel control is easy for operators to master, making the small articulated loader a great choice for seasonal employees or rental customers. It’s also convenient and simple for operators who need to understand controls for multiple machines.

Cross-Ventilation Windows: Small articulated loaders include side and rear windows that open to provide fresh airflow through the cab, providing added comfort for the operator.: Spacious Cab

Spacious Cab: Compared to other small articulated loaders, the interior of Bobcat models is engineered with more space for the operator, with special attention paid to cab height, foot room and room between the seat and the steering wheel. You’ll enjoy more room which leads to better productivity during long hours on the job.: Ergonomic Controls

Ergonomic Controls: The steering wheel and joystick are simple to reach and intuitive to use, with fingertip auxiliary or telescopic controls that facilitate quick, simple operation – as compared to mechanical switches. Bobcat® small articulated loaders also provide variable flow control similar to skid-steer and compact track loaders, unlike the standard mechanical levers found in other machines.

Enclosed, Heated Cab: Add the optional cab enclosure with the heated seat and you’ll stay comfortable and productive in cold and wet weather. The heated seat helps keep your body warm and comfortable while clearing snow or working in frigid temperatures. Strategically placed, louvered vents help quickly defrost windows and provide direct heat to operators, providing versatility for tackling more work during winter months. Window panels can be added or removed, giving you added flexibility to adapt with the weather to keep operators comfortable in every season.

Serviceability Features

Standard Instrumentation: Small articulated loaders feature an easy-to-read, backlit instrumentation panel that provides visibility to operating information, critical machine errors and warnings.

Easy Battery Terminal Access: Bobcat small articulated loaders are designed to make daily maintenance and regular service easy and efficient. They feature easy access to the battery terminal, a high-capacity air filter for long life, a maintenance-free engine accessory drive belt and centrally located access to fuses and relays.

High-Capacity Air Filter: The dual-element, high-capacity filter with visual indicator is one feature that makes Bobcat® small articulated loaders easy to maintain. The air filter delivers clean airflow to your engine and excellent contaminant-holding capacity for long life and maximum component protection.

Maintenance-Free Engine Accessory Drive Belt: A dependable serpentine accessory drive belt requires no tensioning and no maintenance.

Central Fuel and Relay Access: Fuses and relays on Bobcat small articulated loaders are centrally located behind a cover inside the cab.

Versatility Features

Power Bob-Tach System: Bobcat® small articulated loaders feature the Bob-Tach® attachment mounting system for using a variety of attachments. They can also be equipped with the optional Power Bob-Tach system for changing non-hydraulic attachments without leaving the comfort of your cab.

Auxiliary Hydraulics: For even more attachment possibilities, Bobcat® small articulated loaders include auxiliary hydraulics. A maximum flow of up to 12 gpm and up to 2,900 psi gives you powerful performance and superb work results. Pressure-release quick couplers relieve system pressure for easy hydraulic hookup and removal.

Bobcat Attachments: With 30+ compatible attachments, a small articulated loader can be used to complete many kinds of unique jobs that usually require multiple machines. Bobcat attachments deliver the most versatility for your equipment investment. Whether it’s handling dirt and snow, digging holes, doing brushwork or moving pallets of materials – with the right attachment, you can adapt to a new task in minutes.

NOTES:

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust (including diesel engine exhaust when equipped), lead and lead compounds, mineral oils, soots, phthalates, and carbon monoxide which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Certain specification(s) are based on engineering calculations and are not actual measurements. Specification(s) are provided for comparison purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Specification(s) for your individual equipment will vary based on normal variations in design, manufacturing, operating conditions, and other factors.