BOBCAT IMPLEMENTS

An implement is a work tool designed to connect to a tractor to handle specific tasks like grading, mowing, tilling, leveling, digging or material movement. Many implements connect through a 3-point hitch, and some use the PTO (power take-off) to drive moving parts. Some implements can also connect using the drawbar on certain tractors. With the right implement, a Bobcat tractor can shift from one job to the next without adding another machine. 

To attach or remove a PTO or 3-point implement, first always follow your tractor and implement operator’s manuals. In general:

Before you connect 

• Park on level ground, lower the hitch, set the parking brake and shut the machine down. 
• Make sure the PTO is off and all moving parts have stopped.  

Attach a 3-point implement 

• Back up and align the tractor with the implement. 
• Connect the lower lift arms to the implement pins and secure them with locking pins/clips. 
• Connect the top link and secure it. 
• Adjust stabilizers/sway control so the implement tracks straight and doesn’t swing.

If it is PTO-driven 

• Confirm the correct PTO speed requirement (commonly 540 rpm) and driveline length. 
• Slide the driveline onto the PTO shaft until it locks. Tug to confirm it’s secured. 
• Keep PTO shields in place and check clearance through the full lift range.

Test 

• Start up, raise the implement slightly, then run at low speed to confirm smooth operation. 
• Stop immediately if you hear knocking, see vibration or notice hydraulic leaks.

Remove

• Lower the implement to the ground, shut down, turn the PTO off and relieve pressure. 
• Disconnect the PTO driveline (if applicable), then the top link, then lower arms.

Safety non-negotiables: Keep bystanders back, never step over a rotating driveline and never work around a PTO with guards removed. For compatibility and the right setup for your tractor, confirm implement fit and requirements with your local Bobcat dealer. 

To choose the correct implement, start with the job, then match the implement to your tractor and conditions. 

1. Application: mowing, grading, driveway maintenance, soil prep, cleanup 
2. Tractor compatibility: 3-point hitch category, lift capacity, PTO horsepower (if PTO-driven) 
3. Working width: match to your tractor size and the space you’ll work in 
4. Ground and terrain: rocky soil, slopes, soft ground, packed gravel 
5. Frequency and intensity: occasional property work vs. weekly heavy-duty use

If you want the simplest path, choose the task first, then select an implement built for it – and confirm compatibility for your specific tractor with your local Bobcat dealer. 

Implement pricing varies based on the implement type, size/width, duty rating, options and local availability. For accurate pricing, contact your local Bobcat dealer for a quote on the implement and any needed hardware (PTO driveline, quick-hitch compatibility, ballast or additional setup).