The Bobcat® L28 small articulated loader is a compact machine that easily works inside fenced-in landscapes, pens, backyards and more, offering impressive lifting capacity and an extendable boom for added reach. Its tight-turning articulation joint improves maneuverability while the nimble design offers a light footprint for minimal damage to turf. Plus, you can add a variety of Bobcat attachments to maximize your productivity even further.
Description
The 25-hp L28 small articulated loader is a powerful and nimble machine designed to do your heavy lifting. An articulation joint enables the rear tires to match the path of the front tires as they turn to easily move around your most confined work areas. A turf-safe mode helps minimize the chance of cutting into the turf as it turns or hauls a load. The telescoping lift arm extends your reach up to 24 inches for a total lift height of 104 inches when lifting heavy loads, and you can add optional rear counterweights to increase lift capacity. The low-rpm, high-torque engine provides performance that is more forgiving when pushing the machine to its limit under load. Easy-to-use controls and added comfort features, including an optional enclosed, heated cab, maximize productivity on every job.
Buying Factors
Low ground disturbance compared to SSL, CTL and MTL
Compact size
48” width means they fit on a standard city sidewalk
Fits on smaller trailers
No CDL required for operation
Easy entry and exit
Can replace manual labor
Customers and Applications
The Bobcat small articulated loader is an ideal machine for small-business owners or first-time buyers thanks to its easy operation, compact size and ability to fit in some of the tightest jobsites.
Some of the main applications include:
Small landscape, nursery
Landscape/hardscape improvements on established lawns
Smaller projects in tight spaces
Fence installation – whether residential or commercial
Planting trees and shrubs
Synthetic Turf installation
Material handling on worksites
Tree services
Removing dead trees and branches
Storm cleanup
Brush clearing
Debris handling
Facilities maintenance, groundskeeping
Sidewalk sweeping
Snow removal
Light demolition
Features
Tight Turning Radius The Bobcat small articulated loader delivers precise maneuverability, thanks to its articulation joint that enables the rear tires of the loader to match the path of the front tires as they turn. This results 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 its tight-turning articulated steering and light overall footprint, the Bobcat small articulated loader won’t cause cuts or tears in the turf when turning or hauling a load. This leads to fewer surface repairs after the job is complete.
Heavy Lifting Capacity. Small Package. The Bobcat small articulated loader can lift and handle heavy loads. You’ll get excellent lifting capacity in a compact machine. It brings outstanding lifting performance to a wide range of jobsites.
Telescoping Lift Arm (L28) The L28 features a telescoping lift arm that extends to a lift height of 104 inches, enabling customers to conveniently reach trailer dump height, backdrag, adjust attachment and more. It includes an innovative dual-cylinder design that keeps the load level as the bucket moves. The telescopic cylinder is synchronized with a hydraulic leveling link, providing leveling assist and preventing spillage over the back of the bucket.
High Tractive Effort The Bobcat small articulated loader features series-connected drive motors that allow the machine to keep moving in rough or uneven terrain – even if one or more wheels are not touching the ground.
Automatic Traction Mode When operating the small articulated loader, the machine automatically enables one of two traction modes, based on operation.
High Traction: When the steering wheel is not turning, improved traction provides excellent control and mobility over rough or slippery terrain.
Turf Safe: While actively steering, turf-safe mode keeps the wheels from scrubbing on the ground, causing the least possible ground disturbance.
Optional Traction Assist Switch Similar to a differential lock, the traction assist switch enables customers to momentarily override the automatic modes, enabling all wheels to travel through adverse conditions such as mud or sidehill travel.
Specs
Specifications
L28
Rated Operating Capacity Straight - 50% of Tip Load
1523 lbs (875 lbs Ext)
Rated Operating Capacity Articulated- 50% of Tip Load
