963

166.7”(4235 mm)

98.7”(2506 mm)

122.3”(3105 mm)

51.1”(1297 mm)

28.1”(713 mm)

95o

25o

128.0”(3252 mm)

8.6”(219 mm)

30o

40o

All-Around Workhorse.

The Bobcat 963’s added

weight, rated operating

capacity, smoother ride

and horsepower make

it perfect for heavy con-

struction and demolition:

excavating, backfilling

and easy handling of

loose and palletized

material. Its travel speed

and capacity make it an

ideal alternative to wheel

loaders in the recycling

industry. And attachment

selection and high-flow

capability make the 963

attractive to contractors,

rental yards and

customer fleets.

®

MELROE COMPANYP.O. Box 6019 • Fargo, ND 58108-6019

Printed in U.S.A.

®

B-1691 JR-30M-198-#64858-F

Bobcat® Skid-Steer Loader

Rated Operating Capacity1 3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)Tipping Load 6,000 lbs. (2,722 kg)Hydraulic Pump Capacity 26.2 gpm (99.2 lpm)Travel: Low Range 5.17 mph (8.3 km/hr.) High Range 9.00 mph (14.5 km/hr.)

Length (with bucket) 153.6 in. (3,902 mm)Width (with bucket) 79.6 in. (2,022 mm)Height 89.7 in. (2,279 mm)Height to Bucket Pin 128.0 in. (3,252 mm)

Make/Model Perkins 1004.40T turbo-chargedFuel/Cooling Diesel/LiquidCylinders 4HP/Displacement 105 hp/243 cu. in. (3.99 L)Fuel Tank Capacity 32.5 gal. (123 L)

Operating Weight 9,900 lbs. (4,491 kg)

Steering and Drive Forward, Reverse, Travel Speed and Steering Controlled by Two Hand Levers.Two Speed Activated by Switch on Right-Hand Steering Lever.

Hydraulics Two Foot Pedals Control Lift Arms Raise/Lower and Bucket Dump/Rollback.Auxiliary Hydraulics Controlled by Switch on Steering Lever.

Transmission Hydrostatic, Four-Wheel Drive.

Performance 963

Dimensions

Engine

Machine Weight

Operation

Adjustable Cushion SeatBobcat Interlock Control

System (BICSTM)Bob-TachDual Path Cooling SystemFront Auxiliary HydraulicsHydraulic Bucket Positioning2

Standard Features

Options/Accessories Cab EnclosureCab HeaterEther Start KitLarge Operator Seat Bar KitSuper Flotation Tires

SPECIFICATIONS

Attachments Available AugerBackhoeBucketsHydraulic Breaker4

Seat BeltTop & Rear WindowsTwo-Speed TransmissionSpark Arrestor Muffler14-17.5 Flotation Tires

Lift Arm SupportLights (Front/Rear)Meters/Gauges/

Warning LightsOperator CabParking BrakeSeat Bar

Industrial GrapplePallet ForksPlanerRear Scarifier and Stabilizer

Rear Auxiliary HydraulicsSolid TiresSpecial Applications Kit3

Suspension Seat

Skid-Steer LoaderOperator Training Kit

A. STD. TIRES– 78.0 in. (1981 mm) B. STD. TIRES– 62.6 in. (1590 mm) C. 78” BUCKET WIDTH– 79.6 in. (2022 mm)

NOTE — Where applicable, dimensions are in accordance with Society ofAutomotive Engineers (SAE) standards. • Specifications and design aresubject to change without notice. • Pictures of Bobcat skid-steer loadersmay show other than standard equipment. • All dimensions are shown ininches. • Respective metric dimensions are enclosed by parentheses.1Operating capacity rated with standard digging bucket according to SAE standard J818. OPERATING CAPACITY TO EQUAL NO MORE THAN ONE HALF THE TIPPING LOAD.2Bucket Positioning helps operator keep the same tilt of the load during lifting.3Includes Lexan front door, top and rear windows.4Special application kit (see #3) must be used.

Stump GrinderTracksWheel Saw

9.4”(239 mm)

89.7”(2279 mm)

(To run high-flow attachments, the 963 mustbe equipped with rear auxiliary hydraulics,secondary auxiliaries and attachmentcontrol kit.)

3,000 lbs.Rated operating capacity

105 hp PerkinsTurbo-charged, liquid-cooled diesel engine

Get all the details from

your Bobcat dealer.

128"Lift height

BIG PERFORMANCE.BIG POWER.BIG PRODUCTIVITY.Bring on the big jobs!Witness the incredible performance of the new Bobcat® 963 Skid-Steer Loader.It has a rated operating capacity of 3,000 pounds, and is powered by a 105-hpPerkins 1004.40T turbo-charged diesel engine that delivers plenty of extra muscle.The extended wheelbase provides a smoother ride even in the toughest applications.

Two-Speed Convenience.The 963 features a two-speed transmissionto help you get your jobs done fast. Withthe 963, you get low-speed power andhigh-speed travel.

Choice of Attachments.You can count on a variety of quick-mountingattachments. In fact, when properly equipped,the 963* loader can run the same high-flowattachments as the Bobcat 863H. Otherattachments include the 811 backhoe,6B landscape rake, 72-inch sweeperand 68-inch rotary tiller.*The 963 must be equipped with rear auxiliary hydraulics, secondary auxiliaries and attachment control kit.

ExclusiveBob-TachSystem.For fast, secure attachmentchanges. Bob-Tach frame(A) moves into attachmentflange (B); handle (C) pushesdown easily, pressing wedge(D) through frame andattachment hole for solidconnection.

Operator Training.A training kit, available through yourBobcat dealer’s parts department, letsyou train new operators and bring current

operators up-to-date onthe latest safety andoperation functions onBobcat skid-steer loaders.

A Spanish languageversion is also

available.

®

AdjustmentNot Needed.The Bobcat “bow-tie”drive chain designuses pre-stressed,

heavy-duty drive chains in two short continuousloops on each side. That means no periodic,time-consuming adjustments, plus long life evenin the most rugged conditions.

Clean Cooling.The exclusive Bobcat dual path coolingsystem brings clean, cool air from above,through the oil cooler and radiator, mixesit with engine compartmentair, then exhausts it outtwo side vents.

Belt Drive Advantage.The Bobcat belt drive advantage meansBobcat loader engines can be run slower,resulting in a quieter machine that lastslonger and uses less fuel. This system alsomaximizes pump efficiency and minimizessteering levereffort.

Bearing Grease?Forget It!Self-lubricating axle bearingsnever need greasing. Theunique hub design offersgreat seal protection.

Worldwide Support.

With the Bobcat 963

you get more than just

an exceptional skid-steer

loader. You also get the

support of a worldwide

network of Bobcat dealers

offering industry-leading

attachments, accessories

and parts availability.

Their factory-trained

service technicians are

equipped to handle all

your parts and service

requirements, including

engine and hydrostatic/

hydraulic components.

There’s an excellent

warranty program, too.

Built-In Safety.The 963 gives you the latest in safetytechnology — the Bobcat InterlockControl System (BICS™). This exclusivefeature requires that the operator beseated in the loader with the seat bardown in place and the engine runningbefore the hydraulic lift and tilt andtraction drive system can be operated.

3,000 lbs.Rated operating capacity

105 hp PerkinsTurbo-charged, liquid-cooled diesel engine

Get all the details from

your Bobcat dealer.

128"Lift height

BIG PERFORMANCE.BIG POWER.BIG PRODUCTIVITY.Bring on the big jobs!Witness the incredible performance of the new Bobcat® 963 Skid-Steer Loader.It has a rated operating capacity of 3,000 pounds, and is powered by a 105-hpPerkins 1004.40T turbo-charged diesel engine that delivers plenty of extra muscle.The extended wheelbase provides a smoother ride even in the toughest applications.

Two-Speed Convenience.The 963 features a two-speed transmissionto help you get your jobs done fast. Withthe 963, you get low-speed power andhigh-speed travel.

Choice of Attachments.You can count on a variety of quick-mountingattachments. In fact, when properly equipped,the 963* loader can run the same high-flowattachments as the Bobcat 863H. Otherattachments include the 811 backhoe,6B landscape rake, 72-inch sweeperand 68-inch rotary tiller.*The 963 must be equipped with rear auxiliary hydraulics, secondary auxiliaries and attachment control kit.

ExclusiveBob-TachSystem.For fast, secure attachmentchanges. Bob-Tach frame(A) moves into attachmentflange (B); handle (C) pushesdown easily, pressing wedge(D) through frame andattachment hole for solidconnection.

Operator Training.A training kit, available through yourBobcat dealer’s parts department, letsyou train new operators and bring current

operators up-to-date onthe latest safety andoperation functions onBobcat skid-steer loaders.

A Spanish languageversion is also

available.

®

AdjustmentNot Needed.The Bobcat “bow-tie”drive chain designuses pre-stressed,

heavy-duty drive chains in two short continuousloops on each side. That means no periodic,time-consuming adjustments, plus long life evenin the most rugged conditions.

Clean Cooling.The exclusive Bobcat dual path coolingsystem brings clean, cool air from above,through the oil cooler and radiator, mixesit with engine compartmentair, then exhausts it outtwo side vents.

Belt Drive Advantage.The Bobcat belt drive advantage meansBobcat loader engines can be run slower,resulting in a quieter machine that lastslonger and uses less fuel. This system alsomaximizes pump efficiency and minimizessteering levereffort.

Bearing Grease?Forget It!Self-lubricating axle bearingsnever need greasing. Theunique hub design offersgreat seal protection.

Worldwide Support.

With the Bobcat 963

you get more than just

an exceptional skid-steer

loader. You also get the

support of a worldwide

network of Bobcat dealers

offering industry-leading

attachments, accessories

and parts availability.

Their factory-trained

service technicians are

equipped to handle all

your parts and service

requirements, including

engine and hydrostatic/

hydraulic components.

There’s an excellent

warranty program, too.

Built-In Safety.The 963 gives you the latest in safetytechnology — the Bobcat InterlockControl System (BICS™). This exclusivefeature requires that the operator beseated in the loader with the seat bardown in place and the engine runningbefore the hydraulic lift and tilt andtraction drive system can be operated.

963

166.7”(4235 mm)

98.7”(2506 mm)

122.3”(3105 mm)

51.1”(1297 mm)

28.1”(713 mm)

95o

25o

128.0”(3252 mm)

8.6”(219 mm)

30o

40o

All-Around Workhorse.

The Bobcat 963’s added

weight, rated operating

capacity, smoother ride

and horsepower make

it perfect for heavy con-

struction and demolition:

excavating, backfilling

and easy handling of

loose and palletized

material. Its travel speed

and capacity make it an

ideal alternative to wheel

loaders in the recycling

industry. And attachment

selection and high-flow

capability make the 963

attractive to contractors,

rental yards and

customer fleets.

®

MELROE COMPANYP.O. Box 6019 • Fargo, ND 58108-6019

Printed in U.S.A.

®

B-1691 JR-30M-198-#64858-F

Bobcat® Skid-Steer Loader

Rated Operating Capacity1 3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)Tipping Load 6,000 lbs. (2,722 kg)Hydraulic Pump Capacity 26.2 gpm (99.2 lpm)Travel: Low Range 5.17 mph (8.3 km/hr.) High Range 9.00 mph (14.5 km/hr.)

Length (with bucket) 153.6 in. (3,902 mm)Width (with bucket) 79.6 in. (2,022 mm)Height 89.7 in. (2,279 mm)Height to Bucket Pin 128.0 in. (3,252 mm)

Make/Model Perkins 1004.40T turbo-chargedFuel/Cooling Diesel/LiquidCylinders 4HP/Displacement 105 hp/243 cu. in. (3.99 L)Fuel Tank Capacity 32.5 gal. (123 L)

Operating Weight 9,900 lbs. (4,491 kg)

Steering and Drive Forward, Reverse, Travel Speed and Steering Controlled by Two Hand Levers.Two Speed Activated by Switch on Right-Hand Steering Lever.

Hydraulics Two Foot Pedals Control Lift Arms Raise/Lower and Bucket Dump/Rollback.Auxiliary Hydraulics Controlled by Switch on Steering Lever.

Transmission Hydrostatic, Four-Wheel Drive.

Performance 963

Dimensions

Engine

Machine Weight

Operation

Adjustable Cushion SeatBobcat Interlock Control

System (BICSTM)Bob-TachDual Path Cooling SystemFront Auxiliary HydraulicsHydraulic Bucket Positioning2

Standard Features

Options/Accessories Cab EnclosureCab HeaterEther Start KitLarge Operator Seat Bar KitSuper Flotation Tires

SPECIFICATIONS

Attachments Available AugerBackhoeBucketsHydraulic Breaker4

Seat BeltTop & Rear WindowsTwo-Speed TransmissionSpark Arrestor Muffler14-17.5 Flotation Tires

Lift Arm SupportLights (Front/Rear)Meters/Gauges/

Warning LightsOperator CabParking BrakeSeat Bar

Industrial GrapplePallet ForksPlanerRear Scarifier and Stabilizer

Rear Auxiliary HydraulicsSolid TiresSpecial Applications Kit3

Suspension Seat

Skid-Steer LoaderOperator Training Kit

A. STD. TIRES– 78.0 in. (1981 mm) B. STD. TIRES– 62.6 in. (1590 mm) C. 78” BUCKET WIDTH– 79.6 in. (2022 mm)

NOTE — Where applicable, dimensions are in accordance with Society ofAutomotive Engineers (SAE) standards. • Specifications and design aresubject to change without notice. • Pictures of Bobcat skid-steer loadersmay show other than standard equipment. • All dimensions are shown ininches. • Respective metric dimensions are enclosed by parentheses.1Operating capacity rated with standard digging bucket according to SAE standard J818. OPERATING CAPACITY TO EQUAL NO MORE THAN ONE HALF THE TIPPING LOAD.2Bucket Positioning helps operator keep the same tilt of the load during lifting.3Includes Lexan front door, top and rear windows.4Special application kit (see #3) must be used.

Stump GrinderTracksWheel Saw

9.4”(239 mm)

89.7”(2279 mm)

(To run high-flow attachments, the 963 mustbe equipped with rear auxiliary hydraulics,secondary auxiliaries and attachmentcontrol kit.)