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General Info
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| Condition: | Showroom |
| Manufacturer: | Bobcat |
| Model: | PL80 |
| Machine Type: | Other |
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| Engine: | Kubota |
| Engine Make: | Kubota |
| Emissions: | Tier 4 |
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| Operating Weight: | 1793 lb |
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| Fuel Tank: | 52.4 gal |
Description
PL80 Light Tower
The Bobcat® PL80 portable light tower provides long runtimes and even longer maintenance intervals for easy, hassle-free operation.
- One of the most compact light towers available
- Optional LED lamps extend runtime with a 50,000-hour lifespan
- Composite clamshell gives you easy access to all service components
- Ideal for construction, disaster relief, parking lots and special events
From illuminating construction sites for 24-hour productivity to bringing much-needed light to assist with emergency disaster relief operations, count on the Bobcat PL80 portable light tower and its impressive 180-hour run time.
The PL80 is a programmable light tower that can be set to turn on at dusk and turn off at dawn for uninterrupted productivity. The mast rotates a full 360 degrees and extends up to 23 feet high for broad coverage, while each of the lights can be pointed independently. When it comes time to reposition, the PL80 is compact and light enough to be maneuvered by hand.
The Bobcat PL80 vertical mast light tower features a compact footprint for increased jobsite mobility and cost-effective transport – you can fit 17 on a single flatbed truck. It’s powered by a reliable Kubota® engine paired with a high-output 8-kilowatt alternator, giving you both light and power at the same time.
Like all Bobcat products, the PL80 was engineered for maximum productivity, ease of use and low lifetime cost of operation. The innovative clamshell-style canopy is made of a durable, lightweight composite material that lifts easily for quick access to all service points. The Kubota engine has one of the longest maintenance intervals on the market, capable of running for 1,000 hours in between oil changes, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
If your workday doesn't end, or your event heats up after the sun goes down, trust the Bobcat PL80 to provide safe working conditions with zero interruptions.
What Makes the PL80 Different
More Power — 8 kW Onboard
The PL80 steps up to a high-output 8-kilowatt alternator (two 120 V GFCI duplexes plus a 240 V twist-lock) — light and power together for running more hand tools and small equipment from one machine.
Long Runtime — 180 hr LED
From 24-hour construction sites to emergency disaster-relief operations, the PL80 delivers up to 180 hours on four LED lamps (97 hours on metal halide) for all-night, all-week productivity.
Programmable Dusk-to-Dawn
The PL80 is a programmable light tower that can be set to turn on at dusk and off at dawn for uninterrupted productivity — safe working conditions with zero interruptions.
360° Mast, 23 ft High, Independent Lamps
The vertical mast rotates a full 360 degrees and extends up to 23 feet for broad coverage, while each of the four lamps can be pointed independently to light exactly where you need it.
Bigger Kubota D1105 Engine
A reliable Kubota® D1105 (15.4 bhp) Tier 4 Final diesel powers the larger alternator while keeping the same compact, easy-to-service package.
Compact — Fit 17 on a Flatbed
The vertical-mast design has a compact footprint for increased jobsite mobility and cost-effective transport — fit 17 units on a single flatbed truck, and it's light enough to reposition by hand.
Clamshell Composite Canopy
The innovative clamshell-style canopy is made of a durable, lightweight composite material that lifts easily for quick access to all service points.
1,000-Hour Oil Intervals
The Kubota engine has one of the longest maintenance intervals on the market, capable of running 1,000 hours between oil changes — reducing downtime and maintenance costs for a low lifetime cost of operation.
Compare the Light Towers
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| PL65 | PL80Viewing | |
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| Lighting & Runtime | ||
| Lamp Fixtures | 4 (aim independently) | 4 (aim independently) |
| Lamp Options | Metal halide or LED | Metal halide or LED |
| Runtime — 4 LED Lamps | 210 hr | 180 hr |
| Runtime — 4 Metal Halide | 119 hr | 97 hr |
| Runtime @ 100% Load | 105 hr | 75 hr |
| Mast | Vertical · 360° · 23 ft | Vertical · 360° · 23 ft |
| Programmable | Dusk-to-dawn | Dusk-to-dawn |
| Onboard Generator | ||
| Prime Power (1.0 PF) | 6.0 kW | 8.0 kW |
| Available AC Voltage | 120 / 240 V · 1Ø | 120 / 240 V · 1Ø |
| Frequency | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| 120 V GFCI Duplex (5-20R) | 1 × 20 A | 2 × 20 A |
| 240 V Twist-lock (L6-30R) | 1 × 25 A (opt.) | 1 × 30 A |
| Engine | ||
| Make & Model | Kubota D1005 | Kubota D1105 |
| Displacement | 61.1 cu in (1.0 L) | 68.5 cu in (1.1 L) |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Power @ Rated Speed | 13.1 bhp (9.7 kW) | 15.4 bhp (11.5 kW) |
| Cooling | Water / Glycol | Water / Glycol |
| DC System | 12 VDC / 520 CCA | 12 VDC / 520 CCA |
| Emissions | Tier 4 Final | Tier 4 Final |
| Usable Fuel Tank | 52.4 gal (198.4 L) | 52.4 gal (198.4 L) |
| Oil Change Interval | 1,000 hr | 1,000 hr |
| Dimensions & Weight (with Running Gear) | ||
| Height — Tower Deployed | 276.0 in (23 ft) | 276.0 in (23 ft) |
| Height — Transport | 100.8 in | 100.8 in |
| Length — Drawbar Down | 109.0 in | 109.0 in |
| Length — Drawbar Up | 82.0 in | 82.0 in |
| Width — Standard | 55.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Width — Outriggers Deployed | 121.0 in | 121.0 in |
| Track Width | 47.4 in | 47.4 in |
| Operating Weight | 1,669 lbs | 1,793 lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 1,309 lbs | 1,430 lbs |
Both light towers share the same towable chassis, vertical 360° mast (23 ft lighting height), four independently-aimed metal-halide or LED lamps, programmable dusk-to-dawn operation and a Tier 4 Final Kubota engine with 1,000-hour oil intervals and a 52.4-gallon tank. The PL80 steps up to a larger Kubota D1105 engine and an 8 kW alternator (vs. 6 kW) with more receptacle capacity, trading some runtime for more onboard power. Dimensions are with running gear.
PL80 Features & Benefits
Lighting & Runtime 4
Up to 180-Hour Runtime
Run all night and then some — up to 180 hours on four LED lamps (97 hours on metal halide), ideal for 24-hour jobsites and emergency disaster-relief operations.
Maintenance-Free LED Option
Optional LED lamps are maintenance-free and rated for 50,000 hours of life — maximum productivity with minimum interruptions.
Programmable Dusk-to-Dawn
Set the tower to turn on at dusk and off at dawn for hands-off, uninterrupted productivity.
Four Independently-Aimed Lamps
Each of the four lamps points independently, so you can put light exactly where the work is.
Mast & Coverage 2
360° Rotation, 23 ft High
The vertical mast rotates a full 360 degrees and extends up to 23 feet for broad, even coverage across the site.
Compact & Hand-Maneuverable
A compact vertical-mast footprint makes the PL80 easy to reposition by hand and cost-effective to transport — fit 17 on a single flatbed truck.
Light & Power 2
8 kW Onboard Power
A high-output 8-kilowatt alternator delivers 120/240 V single-phase power — the most in the lineup — for running more hand tools and small equipment alongside the lights.
More Jobsite Receptacles
Two 120 V GFCI duplexes (NEMA 5-20R) plus a 240 V twist-lock (NEMA L6-30R) come standard — more outlets than the PL65 for power-hungry sites.
Engine & Serviceability 3
Kubota D1105 Engine
A liquid-cooled, 3-cylinder Kubota® D1105 (15.4 bhp) meets Tier 4 Final emissions and sips fuel from a 52.4-gallon tank for long, dependable runtimes.
1,000-Hour Oil Intervals
One of the longest maintenance intervals on the market — up to 1,000 hours between oil changes — for less downtime and a low lifetime cost of operation.
Clamshell Composite Canopy
A durable, lightweight composite clamshell canopy lifts easily for quick access to every service point.
Why Buyers Choose the PL80
Most onboard power in the lineup — 8 kW alternator for light and tools together
Up to 180-hr LED runtime (97 hr metal halide) for all-night, all-week work
More receptacles — two 120 V GFCI duplexes plus a 240 V twist-lock
Programmable dusk-to-dawn on/off for hands-off productivity
360° mast extends to 23 ft; each of four lamps aims independently
Compact vertical mast — fit 17 on a flatbed, maneuver by hand
Bigger Kubota D1105 engine with 1,000-hr oil intervals
Tier 4 Final clean diesel, 52.4-gal fuel tank for long runtimes
Who Uses the PL80 and What For
When the jobsite needs more onboard power, the PL80 pairs the same 360° / 23 ft vertical mast as the PL65 with a bigger Kubota engine and an 8 kW alternator — light plus serious tool power from one towable machine.
- 24-hour jobsite productivity
- 8 kW power runs more tools, no extra generator
- 360° mast to 23 ft for broad coverage
- Programmable dusk-to-dawn
- Up to 180-hr LED runtime
- 52.4-gal tank for long unattended runs
- Hand-maneuverable, fast to deploy
- Reliable Kubota D1105 Tier 4 Final engine
- Light plus 8 kW of power for vendors/stages
- Fit 17 on a flatbed for low transport cost
- LED option — maintenance-free, 50,000-hr
- 1,000-hr oil intervals for fleet uptime
What Makes the PL80 Different
The PL80 steps up to a high-output 8-kilowatt alternator — light and power together for running more hand tools and small equipment from one machine.
Up to 180 hours on four LED lamps for 24-hour jobsites and emergency disaster relief, with a 52.4-gallon tank for long, unattended runs.
Two 120 V GFCI duplexes (NEMA 5-20R) plus a 240 V twist-lock (NEMA L6-30R) — more outlets than the PL65 for power-hungry sites.
A vertical mast rotates a full 360° and extends to 23 ft for broad coverage, while each of the four lamps aims independently.
A bigger Tier 4 Final Kubota D1105 (15.4 bhp) powers the larger alternator and runs up to 1,000 hours between oil changes.
A compact footprint means cost-effective transport — fit 17 units on a single flatbed — and it's light enough to reposition by hand.
Full Specifications
Lighting & Mast
| Lamp Fixtures | 4 fixtures (each aims independently) |
| Lamp Options | Metal halide or LED |
| Runtime — 4 LED Lamps | 180 hr |
| Runtime — 4 Metal Halide Lamps | 97 hr |
| Runtime @ 100% Load | 75 hr |
| Mast Type | Vertical telescoping mast |
| Mast Rotation | 360° rotation |
| Lighting Height | 23 ft (276 in) |
| Programmable | Yes — programmable dusk-to-dawn on/off |
Onboard Generator
| Prime Power Rating (1.0 PF) | 8.0 kW |
| Available AC Voltage | 120 / 240 V single-phase |
| Available Frequency | 60 Hz |
| 120 V Receptacle | 120 V GFCI duplex (NEMA 5-20R) — 2 × 20 A |
| 240 V Receptacle | 240 V twist-lock (NEMA L6-30R) — 1 × 30 A |
Engine
| Engine Make / Model | Kubota D1105 |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Displacement | 68.5 cu in (1.1 L) |
| Power @ Rated Speed | 15.4 bhp (11.5 kW) @ 1,800 rpm |
| Cooling System | Water / glycol (liquid-cooled) |
| DC System | 12 VDC / 520 CCA |
| Fuel Type | #2 Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel |
| Usable Fuel Capacity | 52.4 gal |
| Emissions | Tier 4 Final (T4F) |
| Oil Change Interval | 1,000 hr between oil changes |
Dimensions & Weight
| Height — Tower Deployed | 276.0 in (23 ft / 7,000 mm) |
| Height — Transport Position | 100.8 in (8.4 ft / 2,600 mm) |
| Length | 109.0 in (2,768 mm) — drawbar down |
| Length | 82.0 in (2,083 mm) — drawbar up |
| Width | 55.0 in (1,397 mm) — standard |
| Width | 121.0 in (3,084 mm) — outriggers deployed |
| Track Width | 47.4 in (1,206 mm) |
| Operating Weight | 1793 lb |
| Shipping Weight | 1,430 lbs (650 kg) |
Standard Equipment
| Programmable Operation | Set the tower to turn on at dusk and off at dawn for uninterrupted, hands-off productivity |
| 360° Mast & Aimable Lamps | Vertical mast rotates a full 360° and extends to 23 ft; each of the four lamps aims independently for broad, targeted coverage |
| More Power — 8 kW | High-output 8 kW alternator (two 120 V GFCI duplexes + a 240 V twist-lock) runs more hand tools and equipment alongside the lights |
| Compact & Mobile | Compact vertical-mast footprint, light enough to reposition by hand; fits 17 units on a single flatbed truck |
| Clamshell Composite Canopy | Durable, lightweight composite clamshell canopy lifts easily for quick access to all service points |
| Long Service Intervals | Reliable Kubota D1105 engine runs up to 1,000 hours between oil changes — one of the longest intervals on the market |
| Running Gear | Towable trailer with running gear and outriggers for stable, road-ready transport |
Specifications are based on the official Bobcat PL80 data and are subject to change. Some items are optional or vary by configuration — contact Carleton Equipment to confirm exact specifications and availability.
Download Spec Sheet
Get detailed specifications, dimensions, and performance data for this PL80 | Bobcat Portable Power.
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General Info
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| Condition: | Showroom |
| Manufacturer: | Bobcat |
| Model: | PL80 |
| Machine Type: | Other |
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Engine
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| Engine: | Kubota |
| Engine Make: | Kubota |
| Emissions: | Tier 4 |
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Performance
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| Operating Weight: | 1793 lb |
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Hydraulics
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Dimensions
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| Fuel Tank: | 52.4 gal |