L28 Small Articulated Loader

L28 Small Articulated Loader

Bobcat small articulated loaders offer a unique solution for customers who work in tight jobsites. The nimble, ground-friendly design includes an articulation joint that makes the machine highly maneuverable while minimizing ruts and tears. It’s small, but delivers serious performance plus a level of comfort and ease of use that maximizes productivity.

L28 Specifications

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Key Specifications

Tipping load
1109 kg
Engine power
18.2 kW
Operating weight
1903 kg
Lift height
2.7 m
Bucket capacity
0.28 m3

Key Specifications

Tipping load
1109 kg
Engine power
18.2 kW
Operating weight
1903 kg
Lift height
2.7 m
Bucket capacity
0.28 m3

Performance

Tipping load - Straight - Bucket
1392.00 kg
Tipping load - Straight - Forks
945.00 kg
Tipping load - Straight - Extended - Bucket
805.00 kg
Tipping load - Straight - Extended - Forks
601.00 kg
Tipping load - Articulated - Bucket
1109.00 kg
Tipping load - Articulated - Forks
759.00 kg
Tipping load - Articulated - Extended - Bucket
645.00 kg
Tipping load - Articulated - Extended - Forks
479.00 kg
Rated Operating Capacity - Straight - Bucket
696.00 kg
Rated Operating Capacity - Straight - Forks
473.00 kg
Rated Operating Capacity - Straight - Extended - Bucket
403.00 kg
Rated Operating Capacity - Straight - Extended - Forks
301.00 kg
Rated Operating Capacity - Articulated - Bucket
554.00 kg
Rated Operating Capacity - Articulated - Forks
380.00 kg
Rated Operating Capacity - Articulated - Extended - Bucket
323.00 kg
Rated Operating Capacity - Articulated - Extended - Forks
239.00 kg
Lift Capacity
1085.00 kg
Breakout Force - Boom
1141.00 kg

Engine

Make / Mode
KUBOTA / D1305-E4B-BC-1 
Fuel
DIESEL 
Cooling
53% PROPYLENE GLYCOL / 47% WATER MIXTURE 
Power at 2600 RPM (ISO 14396)
18.20 kW
Torque at 1700 RPM (ISO 14396)
81.30 Nm
Number of cylinders
3 IN-LINE 
Displacement
1.26 L

Weight

Operating weight
1903.00 kg
Shipping weight
1731.00 kg

Hydraulic System

System Relief
20.00 MPa
Implement Pump
ENGINE DRIVEN GEAR TYPE 
Implement Pump Capacity
45.80 L/min
Main Filter
REPLACEABLE 16(c) ≥ 75 ISO 4572, SPIN ON WITH O-RING, 0.34 MPa [50 psi] BYPASS 
Tank Breather Filter
NON-REPLACEABLE 10 MICRON, THREAD-ON CAP 
Control Valve
MANUALLY OPERATED SERIES TYPE (LIFT & TILT FUNCTIONS) WITH FLOAT DETENT ON LIFT. E/H OPERATED PARALLEL TYPE (AUX & TELESCOPIC FUNCTIONS) 
Hydraulic Fluid
PREMIUM GRADE, ANTI WEAR, MULTI VISCOSITY ISO VG46, PETROLEUM BASED 

Fluid Capacities

Cooling System
5.70 L
Fuel tank
36.20 L
Engine Oil
3.80 L
Hydraulic and Hydrostatic System
20.80 L

Drive System

Transmission
4 Wheel Drive with automatic drive modes, Optional Traction assist function 

Electrical

Alternator
90 A OPEN FRAME WITH INTERNAL REGULATOR 
Battery
12 VOLT BCI GROUP 26; 540 AMPS COLD CRANKING CAPACITY AT 0 F (-18 C); 80 MINUTE RESERVE CAPACITY 
Starter
12 V GEAR TYPE 2.0 kW [2.68 hp] 
Ignition Switch
ACTIVATES STARTER AND INSTRUMENTATION 

Cycle times

Raising time
2.60 s
Lowering time
2.20 s
Dump time
1.40 s
Rollback time
1.80 s

Dimensions

Cab Height
1983.70 mm
Ground Clearance
139.10 mm
Wheelbase
1200.00 mm
Overall Length with Bucket
3109.00 mm
Dig Depth
19.50 mm
Maximum Dump Height
2136.40 mm
Load Over Height
30.00 °
Hinge Pin at Maximum Height
2650.60 mm
Departure Angle
23.00 °
Turning Radius Over Bucket
2407.70 mm
Turning Radius Inside Tire
931.50 mm
Width Over Bucket
1270.00 mm
Machine Width
1180.70 mm
Articulation Angle
43.00 °
Dump Angle at Maximum Height
40.00 °

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