L23 Small Articulated Loader

L23 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.

L23 Specifications

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Key Specifications

Tipping load
1051 kg
Engine power
18.2 kW
Operating weight
1719 kg
Lift height
2.2 m
Bucket capacity
0.23 m3

Key Specifications

Tipping load
1051 kg
Engine power
18.2 kW
Operating weight
1719 kg
Lift height
2.2 m
Bucket capacity
0.23 m3

Performance

Tipping load - Straight - Bucket
1265.00 kg
Tipping load - Straight - Forks
872.00 kg
Tipping load - Articulated - Bucket
1051.00 kg
Tipping load - Articulated - Forks
724.00 kg
Rated Operating Capacity - Straight - Bucket
633.00 kg
Rated Operating Capacity - Straight - Forks
436.00 kg
Rated Operating Capacity - Articulated - Bucket
525.00 kg
Rated Operating Capacity - Articulated - Forks
362.00 kg
Lift Capacity
1116.00 kg
Breakout Force - Boom
1047.00 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
1719.00 kg
Shipping weight
1540.00 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
18.50 L

Drive System

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

Electrical

Alternator
90 AMP VENTILATED 
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
2.40 s
Lowering time
2.00 s
Dump time
1.70 s
Rollback time
1.20 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
1654.80 mm
Load Over Height
30.00 °
Hinge Pin at Maximum Height
2169.20 mm
Departure Angle
23.00 °
Turning Radius Over Bucket
2339.20 mm
Turning Radius Inside Tire
974.40 mm
Width Over Bucket
1117.60 mm
Machine Width
1180.70 mm
Articulation Angle
43.00 °
Dump Angle at Maximum Height
40.00 °

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