®

Bobcat 873 G-Series Skid-Steer Loader

Introducing the new standard SPECIFICATIONS
of design, productivity and comfort! Performance
Rated Operating Capacity1
873
2400 lb. (1089 kg)
LIFT MORE. ®

The Bobcat 873 G-Series loader delivers a wide range of innovative Tipping Load
Hydraulic Pump Capacity
4800 lb. (2177 kg)
18.7 GPM (70,8 L/min.)
WORK FASTER. RIDE SMOOTHER.
High Flow Options 29.0 GPM (109,8 L/min.) The Bobcat 873 G-Series is a natural for working in
operator-friendly features and exciting new value-added options. Travel Speed 7.9 MPH (12,7 km/hr.) construction, landscape, nursery, masonary, concrete,
ag and many other applications.
Dimensions
Length (with bucket) 140.7 in. (3574 mm) With 2,400 lb. of lift, the 873 can easily handle big loads
Width (with bucket) 74.0 in. (1880 mm) like pallets of sod, brick or cement blocks. And with its
Height 79.0 in. (2007 mm) vertical lift path design, a reach of almost 40 inches and
Height to Bucket Pin 124.3 in. (3158 mm) a lift height of almost 10.5 feet, the 873 makes loading
Engine trucks fast and effortless.

Make/Model Deutz/BF4M1011F Turbo-charged
Fuel/Cooling Diesel/Oil
Cylinders 4 gpm pump at 3,000 psi generates plenty of hydraulic
SAE NET HP/Displacement 73.0/178 in.3 (2,92 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity 25 gal. (94,6 L)
Machine Weight
Operating Weight 7285 lb. (3304 kg)
Operation
Steering and Drive Forward, Reverse, Travel Speed and Steering Controlled By Two Hand Levers.
Left Side Instrument Panel Right Side Standard Instrument Panel Optional Deluxe Instrumentation Package Hydraulics Two Foot Pedals (Or Optional Advanced Hand Controls) Raise/Lower Lift Arms
and Dump/Rollback Bucket.
State-of-the-art instrument panels provide dozens of operational features, diagnostics and monitoring. Optional deluxe instrumentation Transmission Hydrostatic, Four-Wheel Drive.
package includes keyless start security system, lockouts, real-time and job clocks, multi-language display, even a “help” menu.
Standard Features Adjustable Cushion Seat
Automatically Activated
Glow Plugs
Bobcat Interlock Control
System (BICSTM)
Bob-Tach
Options/Accessories Advanced Hand
Controls
Attachment Control Kit
Backup Alarm
Catalytic Purifier
Counterweight
Deluxe Cab
Deluxe Cab w/Heater
Deluxe Instrumentation
Engine Shutdown
Bobcat Attachments Angle Broom
Auger
Backhoe
BrushcatTM Rotary Cutter
Buckets (4 different styles)
The optional, fully-adjustable suspension
seat allows comfortable all-day operation.
High-visibility front door, with 49% more glass. Chipper
Combination Bucket
Concrete Mixer
The innovative seat bar pivots from the rear, Digger
Dozer Blade
providing secondary restraint protection and Dumping Hopper
Ejector Bucket
serving as a comfortable armrest for operators Front Scarifier
of all sizes.
The New Standard
Combine all these outstanding features with the 873 G-Series’ ease of operation,
versatility, maneuverability, wide choice of attachments, worldwide dealer
37 o
support, service backup, parts availability and high resale, and it all adds up to
The heart of all this 4-wheel drive power is the 73-hp
turbo-charged, oil-cooled Deutz diesel engine. A 18.7
power for operating attachments like augers, landscape
rakes, tillers, breakers and more.
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.
But there’s more. The 873 is comfortable, too, with a
roomy, easy-to-enter cab, precise steering and great
Dual Path Cooling
System
Parking Brake
Seat Bar (available for all Bobcat skid-steer loaders) visibility. And it features the latest in safety technology,
Lift Arm Support Seat Belt the Bobcat Interlock Control System* (BICS TM), as
Meters/Gauges/ 12-16.5 Bobcat Heavy Duty Tires standard equipment.
Warning Lights Turbo-Charger
Operator Cab (Approved Spark Arrestor) *BICSTM requires the operator to be seated in the
loader with the Seat Bar in place and the engine running.
Flasher/Strobe/Rotating Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics
Beacon Lights Segmented Tires After the operator presses the “press to operate loader”
Front Auxiliary Hydraulics Service Safety Training Kit button, the hydraulic lift, tilt functions and traction-drive
Front & Rear Lights Solid Tires system can be operated.
High Flow Auxiliary Skid-Steer Loader
Hydraulics Package Operator Training Kit
Horn
Hydraulic Bucket
Special Applications Kit3
Suspension Seat (vinyl or cloth cover) 2400 LB.
Positioning2 Top & Rear Windows
Keyless Start System Ultra Grip Flotation Tires Rated Operating Capacity
Grader
Grapples and Forks
Hydraulic Breaker4
Stump Grinder
Super Scraper
Sweeper
124.3 IN.
Hydraulic Pallet Fork Three Point Hitch Lift Height
Industrial Grapple Tiller
Landplane
Landscape Rake
Pallet Forks
Tilt-Tatch
Tracks
Tree Spade
73 HP
Planer Trench Compactor Turbo-Charged, Oil-Cooled Diesel Engine
Power Rake Trencher
Snow Blade Vibratory Roller 1
Operating capacity rated with standard digging bucket according to SAE standard
Snow Blower Wheel Saw (High Flow only) J818 - OPERATING CAPACITY TO EQUAL NO MORE THAN ONE - HALF THE TIPPING LOAD.
Sod Layer 2
Bucket positioning helps operator keep the same tilt of the load during lifting.
3
Includes lexan front door, top and rear windows.
C 4
Special application kit (see #3) must be used.
101o 159.1 in. NOTE — Where applicable, Dimensions are in accordance with Society of Automotive
84.2 in. Engineers (SAE) standards. • Specifications and design are subject to change without
(4042 mm) (2139 mm) 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
124.3 in. with BSI.
(3158 mm)

A - 12 -16.5 Tires - 72.0 in. (1829 mm)

The Bobcat Advantage 39.1 in.
(993 mm)
31 -15.5 x 15 Tires - 78.2 in. (1986 mm)

98.4 in. B - 12 -16.5 Tires - 59.2 in. (1503 mm)

Total value that can’t be matched. (2499 mm) 31 - 15.5 x 15 Tires - 62.7 in. (1593 mm)
79.0 in.
C - 74 in. Bucket Width - 74.0 in. (1880 mm)
(2007 mm)
80 in. Bucket Width - 80.0 in. (2032 mm)

The NEW 873 G-Series 28o 32 o

8.5 in. 48.8 in.

(216 mm) (1240 mm)
112.1 in.
B
(2848 mm)
140.7 in.
(3574 mm) A

Skid-Steer Loader ®

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
turbo-charged diesel engine
that lets you lift up to 2,400
lb., carry it faster and
load it easier.
And with its
extended
wheelbase, the
873 gives you a
smoother ride
as well as
added strength.
LIFT MORE.
WORK FASTER.
RIDE SMOOTHER.
Everything’s easier with the
Bobcat 873 Skid-Steer loader!
®
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
Choice of Attachments.
smooth out the bumps and lumps and keep
As with any Bobcat loader, you can count on a
you going in comfort all day long.
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.
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.
Extra Hydraulic Power!
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.
The 873 gives you the latest in safety technology — the
Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS ). This exclusive
TM
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” Worldwide Support.
button, the hydraulic lift, tilt functions and traction-drive
system can be operated.
With the Bobcat 873 G-Series
you get more than just an
Serviceability.
Bobcat skid-steer loaders feature easy servicing and quick
access to components should a repair be needed. Service exceptional skid-steer loader.
technicians can get to hydraulic/hydrostatic components
quickly by unbolting two nuts and lifting the cab back.
You also get the support
The tailgate swings out — allowing for quick, easy access New! G-Series engineering sets the standard for comfort, visibility and performance!
to engine components.
of a worldwide network of
Greater Comfort.
• The G-Series cab is operator-friendly, designed for maximum comfort and functionality. Bobcat dealers offering
• 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 industry-leading attachments,
and serving as a comfortable armrest for operators of all sizes.
• High-output halogen headlamps double the amount of illumination to the work area accessories and parts
for better operation in low light.
• The 873 G-Series also features a new, easy-to-read, highly functional instrument panel, availability. Their factory-
along with a number of value-added options.
trained service technicians
More Options.
• Factory or field installed Deluxe Instrumentation includes keyless start, shutdown function, are equipped to handle
monitoring and diagnostic functions.
• High-flow auxiliary hydraulics for operating attachments such as planers and chippers. all your parts and service
• Fully-adjustable suspension seat for all-day operator comfort.
requirements, including
Added Value.
Couple all the new features of the 873 G-Series with proven power and smooth ride engine and hydrostatic/
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! hydraulic components.
There’s an excellent
Adjustment Not Needed. Clean Cooling. Bearing Belt Drive Advantage. Training Resources. warranty program, too.
The Bobcat “bow-tie” drive chain design
uses pre-stressed, heavy-duty drive chains in two
The exclusive Bobcat dual path cooling system
brings clean, cool air from above, through the
Grease? The Bobcat belt drive advantage means Bobcat
loader engines can be run slower, resulting in a
Training kits, available through your Bobcat
dealer’s parts department, Get all the details from
short continuous loops on each side. That means no engine and hydraulic oil coolers, mixes it with Forget It! quieter machine that lasts longer and uses less fuel. let you train current and
periodic, time-consuming adjustments, plus long life engine compartment air, Self-lubricating axle This system also maximizes pump efficiency and new operators and service your Bobcat dealer.
even in then exhausts it out bearings never need minimizes steering technicians on the latest
the most two side vents. greasing. The unique lever effort. safety operation and
rugged hub design offers servicing functions
conditions. great seal protection. on Bobcat skid-steer
loaders. A Spanish
language version
is also available.
Check the Bobcat website for
Ask about the 3-year
more information: www.bobcat.com/markets
belt warranty!
 ®
Bobcat 873 G-Series Skid-Steer Loader
Introducing the new standard SPECIFICATIONS
of design, productivity and comfort! Performance
Rated Operating Capacity1
873
2400 lb. (1089 kg)
LIFT MORE. ®

The Bobcat 873 G-Series loader delivers a wide range of innovative Tipping Load
Hydraulic Pump Capacity
4800 lb. (2177 kg)
18.7 GPM (70,8 L/min.)
WORK FASTER. RIDE SMOOTHER.
High Flow Options 29.0 GPM (109,8 L/min.) The Bobcat 873 G-Series is a natural for working in
operator-friendly features and exciting new value-added options. Travel Speed 7.9 MPH (12,7 km/hr.) construction, landscape, nursery, masonary, concrete,
ag and many other applications.
Dimensions
Length (with bucket) 140.7 in. (3574 mm) With 2,400 lb. of lift, the 873 can easily handle big loads
Width (with bucket) 74.0 in. (1880 mm) like pallets of sod, brick or cement blocks. And with its
Height 79.0 in. (2007 mm) vertical lift path design, a reach of almost 40 inches and
Height to Bucket Pin 124.3 in. (3158 mm) a lift height of almost 10.5 feet, the 873 makes loading
Engine trucks fast and effortless.

Make/Model Deutz/BF4M1011F Turbo-charged
Fuel/Cooling Diesel/Oil
Cylinders 4 gpm pump at 3,000 psi generates plenty of hydraulic
SAE NET HP/Displacement 73.0/178 in.3 (2,92 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity 25 gal. (94,6 L)
Machine Weight
Operating Weight 7285 lb. (3304 kg)
Operation
Steering and Drive Forward, Reverse, Travel Speed and Steering Controlled By Two Hand Levers.
Left Side Instrument Panel Right Side Standard Instrument Panel Optional Deluxe Instrumentation Package Hydraulics Two Foot Pedals (Or Optional Advanced Hand Controls) Raise/Lower Lift Arms
and Dump/Rollback Bucket.
State-of-the-art instrument panels provide dozens of operational features, diagnostics and monitoring. Optional deluxe instrumentation Transmission Hydrostatic, Four-Wheel Drive.
package includes keyless start security system, lockouts, real-time and job clocks, multi-language display, even a “help” menu.
Standard Features Adjustable Cushion Seat
Automatically Activated
Glow Plugs
Bobcat Interlock Control
System (BICSTM)
Bob-Tach
Options/Accessories Advanced Hand
Controls
Attachment Control Kit
Backup Alarm
Catalytic Purifier
Counterweight
Deluxe Cab
Deluxe Cab w/Heater
Deluxe Instrumentation
Engine Shutdown
Bobcat Attachments Angle Broom
Auger
Backhoe
BrushcatTM Rotary Cutter
Buckets (4 different styles)
The optional, fully-adjustable suspension
seat allows comfortable all-day operation.
High-visibility front door, with 49% more glass. Chipper
Combination Bucket
Concrete Mixer
The innovative seat bar pivots from the rear, Digger
Dozer Blade
providing secondary restraint protection and Dumping Hopper
Ejector Bucket
serving as a comfortable armrest for operators Front Scarifier
of all sizes.
The New Standard
Combine all these outstanding features with the 873 G-Series’ ease of operation,
versatility, maneuverability, wide choice of attachments, worldwide dealer
37 o
support, service backup, parts availability and high resale, and it all adds up to
The heart of all this 4-wheel drive power is the 73-hp
turbo-charged, oil-cooled Deutz diesel engine. A 18.7
power for operating attachments like augers, landscape
rakes, tillers, breakers and more.
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.
But there’s more. The 873 is comfortable, too, with a
roomy, easy-to-enter cab, precise steering and great
Dual Path Cooling
System
Parking Brake
Seat Bar (available for all Bobcat skid-steer loaders) visibility. And it features the latest in safety technology,
Lift Arm Support Seat Belt the Bobcat Interlock Control System* (BICS TM), as
Meters/Gauges/ 12-16.5 Bobcat Heavy Duty Tires standard equipment.
Warning Lights Turbo-Charger
Operator Cab (Approved Spark Arrestor) *BICSTM requires the operator to be seated in the
loader with the Seat Bar in place and the engine running.
Flasher/Strobe/Rotating Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics
Beacon Lights Segmented Tires After the operator presses the “press to operate loader”
Front Auxiliary Hydraulics Service Safety Training Kit button, the hydraulic lift, tilt functions and traction-drive
Front & Rear Lights Solid Tires system can be operated.
High Flow Auxiliary Skid-Steer Loader
Hydraulics Package Operator Training Kit
Horn
Hydraulic Bucket
Special Applications Kit3
Suspension Seat (vinyl or cloth cover) 2400 LB.
Positioning2 Top & Rear Windows
Keyless Start System Ultra Grip Flotation Tires Rated Operating Capacity
Grader
Grapples and Forks
Hydraulic Breaker4
Stump Grinder
Super Scraper
Sweeper
124.3 IN.
Hydraulic Pallet Fork Three Point Hitch Lift Height
Industrial Grapple Tiller
Landplane
Landscape Rake
Pallet Forks
Tilt-Tatch
Tracks
Tree Spade
73 HP
Planer Trench Compactor Turbo-Charged, Oil-Cooled Diesel Engine
Power Rake Trencher
Snow Blade Vibratory Roller 1
Operating capacity rated with standard digging bucket according to SAE standard
Snow Blower Wheel Saw (High Flow only) J818 - OPERATING CAPACITY TO EQUAL NO MORE THAN ONE - HALF THE TIPPING LOAD.
Sod Layer 2
Bucket positioning helps operator keep the same tilt of the load during lifting.
3
Includes lexan front door, top and rear windows.
C 4
Special application kit (see #3) must be used.
101o 159.1 in. NOTE — Where applicable, Dimensions are in accordance with Society of Automotive
84.2 in. Engineers (SAE) standards. • Specifications and design are subject to change without
(4042 mm) (2139 mm) 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
124.3 in. with BSI.
(3158 mm)

A - 12 -16.5 Tires - 72.0 in. (1829 mm)

The Bobcat Advantage 39.1 in.
(993 mm)
31 -15.5 x 15 Tires - 78.2 in. (1986 mm)

98.4 in. B - 12 -16.5 Tires - 59.2 in. (1503 mm)

Total value that can’t be matched. (2499 mm) 31 - 15.5 x 15 Tires - 62.7 in. (1593 mm)
79.0 in.
C - 74 in. Bucket Width - 74.0 in. (1880 mm)
(2007 mm)
80 in. Bucket Width - 80.0 in. (2032 mm)

The NEW 873 G-Series 28o 32 o

8.5 in. 48.8 in.

(216 mm) (1240 mm)
112.1 in.
B
(2848 mm)
140.7 in.
(3574 mm) A

Skid-Steer Loader ®

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
turbo-charged diesel engine
that lets you lift up to 2,400
lb., carry it faster and
load it easier.
And with its
extended
wheelbase, the
873 gives you a
smoother ride
as well as
added strength.
LIFT MORE.
WORK FASTER.
RIDE SMOOTHER.
Everything’s easier with the
Bobcat 873 Skid-Steer loader!
®
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
Choice of Attachments.
smooth out the bumps and lumps and keep
As with any Bobcat loader, you can count on a
you going in comfort all day long.
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.
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.
Extra Hydraulic Power!
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.
The 873 gives you the latest in safety technology — the
Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS ). This exclusive
TM
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” Worldwide Support.
button, the hydraulic lift, tilt functions and traction-drive
system can be operated.
With the Bobcat 873 G-Series
you get more than just an
Serviceability.
Bobcat skid-steer loaders feature easy servicing and quick
access to components should a repair be needed. Service exceptional skid-steer loader.
technicians can get to hydraulic/hydrostatic components
quickly by unbolting two nuts and lifting the cab back.
You also get the support
The tailgate swings out — allowing for quick, easy access New! G-Series engineering sets the standard for comfort, visibility and performance!
to engine components.
of a worldwide network of
Greater Comfort.
• The G-Series cab is operator-friendly, designed for maximum comfort and functionality. Bobcat dealers offering
• 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 industry-leading attachments,
and serving as a comfortable armrest for operators of all sizes.
• High-output halogen headlamps double the amount of illumination to the work area accessories and parts
for better operation in low light.
• The 873 G-Series also features a new, easy-to-read, highly functional instrument panel, availability. Their factory-
along with a number of value-added options.
trained service technicians
More Options.
• Factory or field installed Deluxe Instrumentation includes keyless start, shutdown function, are equipped to handle
monitoring and diagnostic functions.
• High-flow auxiliary hydraulics for operating attachments such as planers and chippers. all your parts and service
• Fully-adjustable suspension seat for all-day operator comfort.
requirements, including
Added Value.
Couple all the new features of the 873 G-Series with proven power and smooth ride engine and hydrostatic/
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! hydraulic components.
There’s an excellent
Adjustment Not Needed. Clean Cooling. Bearing Belt Drive Advantage. Training Resources. warranty program, too.
The Bobcat “bow-tie” drive chain design
uses pre-stressed, heavy-duty drive chains in two
The exclusive Bobcat dual path cooling system
brings clean, cool air from above, through the
Grease? The Bobcat belt drive advantage means Bobcat
loader engines can be run slower, resulting in a
Training kits, available through your Bobcat
dealer’s parts department, Get all the details from
short continuous loops on each side. That means no engine and hydraulic oil coolers, mixes it with Forget It! quieter machine that lasts longer and uses less fuel. let you train current and
periodic, time-consuming adjustments, plus long life engine compartment air, Self-lubricating axle This system also maximizes pump efficiency and new operators and service your Bobcat dealer.
even in then exhausts it out bearings never need minimizes steering technicians on the latest
the most two side vents. greasing. The unique lever effort. safety operation and
rugged hub design offers servicing functions
conditions. great seal protection. on Bobcat skid-steer
loaders. A Spanish
language version
is also available.
Check the Bobcat website for
Ask about the 3-year
more information: www.bobcat.com/markets
belt warranty!

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
turbo-charged diesel engine
that lets you lift up to 2,400
lb., carry it faster and
load it easier.
And with its
extended
wheelbase, the
873 gives you a
smoother ride
as well as
added strength.
LIFT MORE.
WORK FASTER.
RIDE SMOOTHER.
Everything’s easier with the
Bobcat 873 Skid-Steer loader!
®
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
Choice of Attachments.
smooth out the bumps and lumps and keep
As with any Bobcat loader, you can count on a
you going in comfort all day long.
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.
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.
Extra Hydraulic Power!
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.
The 873 gives you the latest in safety technology — the
Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS ). This exclusive
TM
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” Worldwide Support.
button, the hydraulic lift, tilt functions and traction-drive
system can be operated.
With the Bobcat 873 G-Series
you get more than just an
Serviceability.
Bobcat skid-steer loaders feature easy servicing and quick
access to components should a repair be needed. Service exceptional skid-steer loader.
technicians can get to hydraulic/hydrostatic components
quickly by unbolting two nuts and lifting the cab back.
You also get the support
The tailgate swings out — allowing for quick, easy access New! G-Series engineering sets the standard for comfort, visibility and performance!
to engine components.
of a worldwide network of
Greater Comfort.
• The G-Series cab is operator-friendly, designed for maximum comfort and functionality. Bobcat dealers offering
• 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 industry-leading attachments,
and serving as a comfortable armrest for operators of all sizes.
• High-output halogen headlamps double the amount of illumination to the work area accessories and parts
for better operation in low light.
• The 873 G-Series also features a new, easy-to-read, highly functional instrument panel, availability. Their factory-
along with a number of value-added options.
trained service technicians
More Options.
• Factory or field installed Deluxe Instrumentation includes keyless start, shutdown function, are equipped to handle
monitoring and diagnostic functions.
• High-flow auxiliary hydraulics for operating attachments such as planers and chippers. all your parts and service
• Fully-adjustable suspension seat for all-day operator comfort.
requirements, including
Added Value.
Couple all the new features of the 873 G-Series with proven power and smooth ride engine and hydrostatic/
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! hydraulic components.
There’s an excellent
Adjustment Not Needed. Clean Cooling. Bearing Belt Drive Advantage. Training Resources. warranty program, too.
The Bobcat “bow-tie” drive chain design
uses pre-stressed, heavy-duty drive chains in two
The exclusive Bobcat dual path cooling system
brings clean, cool air from above, through the
Grease? The Bobcat belt drive advantage means Bobcat
loader engines can be run slower, resulting in a
Training kits, available through your Bobcat
dealer’s parts department, Get all the details from
short continuous loops on each side. That means no engine and hydraulic oil coolers, mixes it with Forget It! quieter machine that lasts longer and uses less fuel. let you train current and
periodic, time-consuming adjustments, plus long life engine compartment air, Self-lubricating axle This system also maximizes pump efficiency and new operators and service your Bobcat dealer.
even in then exhausts it out bearings never need minimizes steering technicians on the latest
the most two side vents. greasing. The unique lever effort. safety operation and
rugged hub design offers servicing functions
conditions. great seal protection. on Bobcat skid-steer
loaders. A Spanish
language version
is also available.
Check the Bobcat website for
Ask about the 3-year
more information: www.bobcat.com/markets
belt warranty!
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Bobcat 873 G-Series Skid-Steer Loader
Introducing the new standard SPECIFICATIONS
of design, productivity and comfort! Performance
Rated Operating Capacity1
873
2400 lb. (1089 kg)
LIFT MORE. ®

The Bobcat 873 G-Series loader delivers a wide range of innovative Tipping Load
Hydraulic Pump Capacity
4800 lb. (2177 kg)
18.7 GPM (70,8 L/min.)
WORK FASTER. RIDE SMOOTHER.
High Flow Options 29.0 GPM (109,8 L/min.) The Bobcat 873 G-Series is a natural for working in
operator-friendly features and exciting new value-added options. Travel Speed 7.9 MPH (12,7 km/hr.) construction, landscape, nursery, masonary, concrete,
ag and many other applications.
Dimensions
Length (with bucket) 140.7 in. (3574 mm) With 2,400 lb. of lift, the 873 can easily handle big loads
Width (with bucket) 74.0 in. (1880 mm) like pallets of sod, brick or cement blocks. And with its
Height 79.0 in. (2007 mm) vertical lift path design, a reach of almost 40 inches and
Height to Bucket Pin 124.3 in. (3158 mm) a lift height of almost 10.5 feet, the 873 makes loading
Engine trucks fast and effortless.

Make/Model Deutz/BF4M1011F Turbo-charged
Fuel/Cooling Diesel/Oil
Cylinders 4 gpm pump at 3,000 psi generates plenty of hydraulic
SAE NET HP/Displacement 73.0/178 in.3 (2,92 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity 25 gal. (94,6 L)
Machine Weight
Operating Weight 7285 lb. (3304 kg)
Operation
Steering and Drive Forward, Reverse, Travel Speed and Steering Controlled By Two Hand Levers.
Left Side Instrument Panel Right Side Standard Instrument Panel Optional Deluxe Instrumentation Package Hydraulics Two Foot Pedals (Or Optional Advanced Hand Controls) Raise/Lower Lift Arms
and Dump/Rollback Bucket.
State-of-the-art instrument panels provide dozens of operational features, diagnostics and monitoring. Optional deluxe instrumentation Transmission Hydrostatic, Four-Wheel Drive.
package includes keyless start security system, lockouts, real-time and job clocks, multi-language display, even a “help” menu.
Standard Features Adjustable Cushion Seat
Automatically Activated
Glow Plugs
Bobcat Interlock Control
System (BICSTM)
Bob-Tach
Options/Accessories Advanced Hand
Controls
Attachment Control Kit
Backup Alarm
Catalytic Purifier
Counterweight
Deluxe Cab
Deluxe Cab w/Heater
Deluxe Instrumentation
Engine Shutdown
Bobcat Attachments Angle Broom
Auger
Backhoe
BrushcatTM Rotary Cutter
Buckets (4 different styles)
The optional, fully-adjustable suspension
seat allows comfortable all-day operation.
High-visibility front door, with 49% more glass. Chipper
Combination Bucket
Concrete Mixer
The innovative seat bar pivots from the rear, Digger
Dozer Blade
providing secondary restraint protection and Dumping Hopper
Ejector Bucket
serving as a comfortable armrest for operators Front Scarifier
of all sizes.
The New Standard
Combine all these outstanding features with the 873 G-Series’ ease of operation,
versatility, maneuverability, wide choice of attachments, worldwide dealer
37 o
support, service backup, parts availability and high resale, and it all adds up to
The heart of all this 4-wheel drive power is the 73-hp
turbo-charged, oil-cooled Deutz diesel engine. A 18.7
power for operating attachments like augers, landscape
rakes, tillers, breakers and more.
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.
But there’s more. The 873 is comfortable, too, with a
roomy, easy-to-enter cab, precise steering and great
Dual Path Cooling
System
Parking Brake
Seat Bar (available for all Bobcat skid-steer loaders) visibility. And it features the latest in safety technology,
Lift Arm Support Seat Belt the Bobcat Interlock Control System* (BICS TM), as
Meters/Gauges/ 12-16.5 Bobcat Heavy Duty Tires standard equipment.
Warning Lights Turbo-Charger
Operator Cab (Approved Spark Arrestor) *BICSTM requires the operator to be seated in the
loader with the Seat Bar in place and the engine running.
Flasher/Strobe/Rotating Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics
Beacon Lights Segmented Tires After the operator presses the “press to operate loader”
Front Auxiliary Hydraulics Service Safety Training Kit button, the hydraulic lift, tilt functions and traction-drive
Front & Rear Lights Solid Tires system can be operated.
High Flow Auxiliary Skid-Steer Loader
Hydraulics Package Operator Training Kit
Horn
Hydraulic Bucket
Special Applications Kit3
Suspension Seat (vinyl or cloth cover) 2400 LB.
Positioning2 Top & Rear Windows
Keyless Start System Ultra Grip Flotation Tires Rated Operating Capacity
Grader
Grapples and Forks
Hydraulic Breaker4
Stump Grinder
Super Scraper
Sweeper
124.3 IN.
Hydraulic Pallet Fork Three Point Hitch Lift Height
Industrial Grapple Tiller
Landplane
Landscape Rake
Pallet Forks
Tilt-Tatch
Tracks
Tree Spade
73 HP
Planer Trench Compactor Turbo-Charged, Oil-Cooled Diesel Engine
Power Rake Trencher
Snow Blade Vibratory Roller 1
Operating capacity rated with standard digging bucket according to SAE standard
Snow Blower Wheel Saw (High Flow only) J818 - OPERATING CAPACITY TO EQUAL NO MORE THAN ONE - HALF THE TIPPING LOAD.
Sod Layer 2
Bucket positioning helps operator keep the same tilt of the load during lifting.
3
Includes lexan front door, top and rear windows.
C 4
Special application kit (see #3) must be used.
101o 159.1 in. NOTE — Where applicable, Dimensions are in accordance with Society of Automotive
84.2 in. Engineers (SAE) standards. • Specifications and design are subject to change without
(4042 mm) (2139 mm) 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
124.3 in. with BSI.
(3158 mm)

A - 12 -16.5 Tires - 72.0 in. (1829 mm)

The Bobcat Advantage 39.1 in.
(993 mm)
31 -15.5 x 15 Tires - 78.2 in. (1986 mm)

98.4 in. B - 12 -16.5 Tires - 59.2 in. (1503 mm)

Total value that can’t be matched. (2499 mm) 31 - 15.5 x 15 Tires - 62.7 in. (1593 mm)
79.0 in.
C - 74 in. Bucket Width - 74.0 in. (1880 mm)
(2007 mm)
80 in. Bucket Width - 80.0 in. (2032 mm)

The NEW 873 G-Series 28o 32 o

8.5 in. 48.8 in.

(216 mm) (1240 mm)
112.1 in.
B
(2848 mm)
140.7 in.
(3574 mm) A

Skid-Steer Loader ®

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

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