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With a small articulated loader, you can take on a multitude of big challenges in small spaces – while minimizing disturbance to established surfaces.

These nimble loaders offer a tight-turning articulation joint that allows maneuverability in tight spaces along with a turf-safe mode to limit the chance of cutting into the turf as it turns or hauls a load.

Bobcat® small articulated loaders offer impressive lifting capability and a compact size that easily works inside fenced-in landscapes, pens, nurseries and more. From material handling to grounds maintenance, this small machine can take on many kinds of landscaping projects.

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L23 Bobcat L23 Small Articulated Loader Knockout Image
L23

Horsepower
24.8 hp
Operating Weight
3790 lb

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L28 Bobcat L28 Small Articulated Loader Knockout Image
L28

Horsepower
24.8 hp
Operating Weight
4195 lb

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Top Features & Benefits

Impressive Lifting Capacity

Bobcat small articulated loaders offer impressive lifting capabilities to improve productivity in tight workspaces. They include a standard integrated counterweight for optimal lift capacity.

Minimal Ground Disturbance

Small articulated loaders feature an articulation joint for tight turning and a light overall footprint to minimize a tight-turning articulated steering and light overall footprint to minimize cuts or tears in the turf when turning or hauling a load.

Tight Turning Radius

An articulation joint enables the rear tires to match the path of the front tires when turning, for a highly nimble machine that navigates around obstacles and works well in tight areas.

Telescoping Lift Arm

A telescoping lift arm on select models extends your lifting height and keeps the load level as you handle materials up high.

Comfortable Cab

Cross-ventilation windows and an optional enclosed, heated cab keep operators comfortable in every season.

Bobcat Attachments

Add Bobcat attachments and manage more projects and more jobs with one machine. You can adapt to a new task in minutes.

Choosing Your First Loader

Small Articulated Loader vs. Mini Track Loader

If you are a first-time loader buyer, it can be a challenge to narrow down your purchasing decision if you are new to compact equipment. Learn about two Bobcat Equipment machines that are popular with first time loader buyers.

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When choosing a small articulated loader, it can be overwhelming from the options. Explore this comparison of two popular options: the Bobcat L23 and Avant 423.
Bobcat L28 vs. Avant 635 Small Articulated Loader Bobcat L28 Small Articulated Loader vs. Avant 635 models in head-to-head comparison
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Small articulated loaders provide impressive lifting capabilities. When looking at the Bobcat L28 compared to the Avant 635, here are some factors to consider.
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Operation Tips for Small Articulated Loaders
A small articulating loader does not have to come with a steep learning curve. Learn these tips for simple operation of the L28 and L23 models to get more done.
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How to Choose Your First Loader: Small Articulated Loader vs. Mini Track Loader
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The Anatomy of a Bobcat Small Articulated Loader
A spacious cab for comfort during extended work days, versatile attachments to make the most of your investment, and a tight turning radius to enhance maneuverability are just a few of the features that make up the Bobcat small articulated loaders.
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Small Articulated Loader Stories

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Learn how Bobcat machines helped Rino Johnson, owner of Leblanc Rentals, build the area’s leading construction equipment rental company in Campbellton, NB, CA.
Southern Landscapes Relies on Bobcat Equipment for Generations Bill Adams and his daughter, Taylor, run their family landscaping business in North Carolina.
Southern Landscapes Relies on Bobcat Equipment for Generations
Southern Landscapes is a family-owned business, built on safety, efficiency and Bobcat® equipment.
Hard Work and Reliability Help Build Tree Service from the Ground Up Jake from Jake's Tree Service operates a Bobcat L28 small articulated loader for his tree removal business
Hard Work and Reliability Help Build Tree Service from the Ground Up
What started as a part-time lawn service job in high school for Jake Chmielowski has grown to a $6-million-a-year full-service tree care and landscaping business: Jake’s Tree Service.

 

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust (including diesel engine exhaust when equipped), lead and lead compounds, mineral oils, soots, phthalates, and carbon monoxide which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Certain specification(s) are based on engineering calculations and are not actual measurements. Specification(s) are provided for comparison purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Specification(s) for your individual equipment will vary based on normal variations in design, manufacturing, operating conditions, and other factors.