Used Bobcat S500Loader

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The S500 Loader most commonly refers to a 5-ton class wheel loader manufactured by Chinese construction machinery brands (such as SDLG, XCMG, LiuGong, or Shantui), or alternatively the Bobcat S500 Compact Track Loader. Below are details for both:

🏗️ 1. S500 Wheel Loader (Chinese Brands — SDLG/XCMG/LiuGong)

This is a 5-ton (5,000 kg rated load) wheel loader widely used in mining, construction, and bulk material handling.

Specification	Details
Rated Load Capacity	5,000 kg (5 tons)
Bucket Capacity	2.7 – 3.5 m³
Operating Weight	~17,000 – 18,500 kg
Engine	Weichai WP10 / WD10G Series
Engine Power	162 – 180 kW (220 – 245 HP)
Max Torque	~900–1,000 N·m
Transmission	Power Shift / Hydrostatic
Max Speed	~35 – 38 km/h
Gradeability	30° (~58%)
Turning Radius	~7,000 – 7,500 mm
Tire Size	23.5-25 (E-3/L-3 pattern)
Fuel Tank	~300 – 350 L
Emission Standard	China III / EU Stage IIIA (some Stage V)

✅ Key Features:

Feature	Description
🔧 Weichai Engine	Reliable, fuel-efficient, widely serviced in China & globally
🦷 Reinforced Bucket	High-strength wear-resistant steel, optional rock bucket
🖥️ Smart Monitoring	GPS tracking, fault diagnosis, fuel consumption monitoring
❄️ Cold Start Kit	Available for -30°C to -40°C operations
🛞 Heavy-Duty Axles	Reinforced drive axles for mining duty
💺 ROPS/FOPS Cab	Air-conditioned, suspension seat, LCD display
🔄 Quick Coupler	Optional for attachment versatility (grapple, fork, snow blade)

📊 Typical Applications:

& Mining & Quarrying
🏗️ Construction sites (earthmoving, loading trucks)
🏭 Bulk material handling (coal, sand, gravel, ore)
🚛 Port & logistics operations

🚜 2. Bobcat S500 Compact Track Loader (Alternative)

If you meant the Bobcat S500, it's a compact track loader (CTL) — a completely different machine class.

Specification	Details
Type	Compact Track Loader
Operating Weight	~4,500 kg (9,920 lbs)
Rated Operating Capacity	~1,134 kg (2,500 lbs)
Tipping Load	~3,400 kg (7,500 lbs)
Engine	Bobcat D24 / Kubota D2403
Engine Power	74 HP (55 kW)
Operating Speed	0 – 11.3 km/h (0 – 7 mph)
Track System	Rubber tracks, 400mm width
Ground Pressure	Low (~35 kPa) — great for soft ground
Hydraulic Flow	~76 L/min (20 GPM)
Auxiliary Flow	~45 L/min (12 GPM)
Width	~1,750 mm (with bucket)

✅ Key Features:

Feature	Description
🎯 Zero Tail Swing	Safe operation near walls/obstacles
🖥️ Bobcat System	Compatible with 100+ Bobcat attachments
💺 Comfortable Cab	Heated/AC optional, excellent visibility
🔄 Track vs. Wheel	Better traction, lower ground pressure
📱 Bobcat Connect	Telematics & fleet management

📈 Comparison at a Glance

	S500 Wheel Loader (Chinese)	Bobcat S500 CTL
Class	5-Ton Wheel Loader	Compact Track Loader
Power	162–180 kW (220–245 HP)	55 kW (74 HP)
Bucket	2.7–3.5 m³	~0.4–0.5 m³
Weight	~17,000–18,500 kg	~4,500 kg
Use Case	Heavy-duty mining/construction	Light-duty, tight spaces
Price Range	~$80,000 – $130,000	~$55,000 – $75,000

🏢 Popular S500 Wheel Loader Brands:

Brand	Model	Engine	Notes
SDLG	LG956L / S500	Weichai WP10	Very popular in Africa & Southeast Asia
XCMG	LW500FN / S500	Weichai / Cummins	Strong in mining
LiuGong	CLG856H / 850H	Weichai WP10	Good after-sales network
Shantui	L58K-C5 / S500	Weichai WD10G	Budget-friendly option
SEM	SEM656D	Weichai WP10	CAT joint venture brand

💡 Summary

If you need...	Choose...
🏋️ Heavy lifting (5 tons), mining, loading trucks	S500 Wheel Loader (SDLG/XCMG/LiuGong)
🎯 Compact, versatile, tight spaces, attachments	Bobcat S500 Compact Track Loader

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