Bobcat L65 and L85 Compact Wheel Loaders

With their heavy lifting capacities and high lift height, the L65 and L85 compact wheel loaders are designed for lift-and-carry tasks in busy work zones and other outdoor, challenging environments.

September 6, 2022

Doosan Bobcat

With their heavy lifting capacities and high lift height, the machines are designed for lift-and-carry tasks in busy work zones and other outdoor, challenging environments.

Bobcat

The Bobcat L65 and L85 compact wheel loaders offer owners and operators a multi-tool solution to complete construction projects. With their heavy lifting capacities and high lift height, the machines are designed for lift-and-carry tasks in busy work zones and other outdoor, challenging environments.

“Compact wheel loaders are an essential machine on many different jobsites and are remarkably nimble in tight spaces where power shouldn’t be sacrificed for maneuverability,” said Kelly Humble, senior marketing manager, product planning at Doosan Bobcat North America.

“Our new compact wheel loaders give owners the performance they need to power through tough tasks, the nimbleness they need to work around obstacles and the premium comfort they deserve to stay energized throughout the day.”

Performance

With standard bucket capacities of up to 1-cu. yd., the L65 and L85 can be used in landscaping, construction, agriculture and other industries.

In addition to buckets and pallet forks specifically designed and approved for these machines, the L65 and L85 integrates with a variety of other Bobcat attachments that extend the functionality of the machines. For example, the power Bob-Tach System allows operators to share select attachments across their Bobcat fleet. The operator can also control the performance of the attachment relative to that task at hand with attachment control mode. This feature enables you to control the engine and travel speeds separately.

The L65 and L85 come equipped with a redesigned Tier 4 Bobcat engine, plus engineered components for routine maintenance. Operators can also benefit from the engine’s cold weather starting capabilities and the following features:

Large fuel filter to enable system protection, longer filter life and increased holding capacity
Lift pump and self-priming fuel system, which enables continuous forced air outflow and eliminates the need for a primer bulb
Pre-filter to protect the lift pump from debris and particles

The machines’ articulated steering delivers maneuverability and a tight turning radius for navigating jobsite obstructions and fitting into narrow spaces. Thanks to the electronic hydrostatic transmission (E-HST), the L65 and L85 are capable of making quick direction changes. A combination of the E-HST transmission and horsepower management automatically adjusts the loaders’ drive system for pushing and loading power while minimizing the chance of stalling. Unlike other anti-stall systems, operators can obtain maximum engine and drive torque to match tough applications.

When it comes to bucket breakout force, Bobcat’s z-bar linkage design provides power while keeping loads parallel with the ground, resulting in minimal spillage.

Cab Experience

Whether choosing from a standard canopy or optional pressurized cab, the L65 and L85 offer visibility in construction sites. Once an operator fires up the engine, they will experience a spacious cab engineered for all-day operation, low noise levels, accessible and intuitive controls and a comfortable seat with an adjustable, seat-mounted joystick.

Engine

The engine achieves emissions compliance without the use of a diesel particulate filter (DPF) filter or selective catalyst reduction (SCR), which means reduced components for maintenance and no work stoppage due to DPF regeneration.

Like all of Bobcat’s compact equipment lineup, operators will find reliable service access to key components and checkpoints throughout the compact wheel loaders, simplifying regular maintenance intervals.