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L28 Small Articulated Loader

Enjoy maximum productivity even in the tightest spaces with a compact, maneuverable, and powerful Bobcat small articulated loader.

Tipping load1109 kg
Engine power18.2 kW
Operating weight1903 kg
Lift height2.7 m
Bucket capacity0.28 m3
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What sets this model apart

Compact & Agile

Compact & Agile

The machine's small size and tight turning radius help you work in hard-to-reach areas.

Tread Lightly, Start Working

Tread Lightly, Start Working

Low ground disturbance and a dedicated turf mode help you go easy on fragile surfaces. Intuitive operation and open construction make it easy to jump in and get work done.

Versatility And Reach

Versatility And Reach

Impressive stability, tipping load and reach make it easy to place loads over trenches and sidewalks.

Easy Transport

Easy Transport

Despite its robust construction, the machine is built to be light enough for hassle-free transport on a trailer behind a regular car. This allows you to stay mobile and grow your business.

2-Pedal Driving

Controlling your loader is as easy as it gets. One pedal for forward direction, and one for reverse.

Adaptable Cab

Adaptable Cab

Open your windows or remove them completely. Adapting to the season is both quick and easy.

Car-Like Controls

Feel at home with familiar steering wheel and joystick controls. New and experienced operators, welcome aboard!

Machine IQ

BOBCAT® Machine IQ Wireless Communications enhances the support for your Bobcat machine: durable built-in monitoring electronics, data available to our machine monitoring specialist, maintenance optimized for your business, and data-driven services that maximize uptime.

Bobcat Warranty

Bobcat develops every machine to the highest standards of quality and durability. That's why our standard warranty provides 24 months or 2 000 operating hours (whichever occurs first) of coverage.

Protection Plus Extended Warranty

Enjoy total peace of mind with Protection Plus® extended warranty. Providing the same level of protection as the standard warranty, it also reflects different customer needs by offering a choice of durations and annual operating hours — up to 5 years or 6 000 engine hours. Protection Plus is transferrable, so it will likely increase your machine's resale value.

BobCARE PM

A long-running machine starts with proper planned maintenance, which helps protect against repair costs and unplanned failures when you're counting on your machine to work.

Truly Multi-Purpose

Bobcat attachments are key to the versatility of your machine. To enable operators to do more, Small Articulated Loaders are equipped with Hybrid Bob-Tach™. This makes them compatible with both small and standard Bob-Tach™ attachments.

Improved Lift Capacity And Reach

Improved Lift Capacity And Reach

Built with great performance in mind, Bobcat Small Articulated Loaders are exceptionally stable and feature a tipping load of over 1.1 t. The telescopic boom provides extended reach so you can tackle any job in the garden or forest easily.

Compact All-Rounder

Compact All-Rounder

Equipped with a telescopic boom for extended reach and higher lift capacity, the L28 is a versatile machine suitable for many applications.

In action

L28E Enclosure Option

Cab Enclosure Heat

L28E Bobtach Option

Power Bob-Tach

L28E Tire Option

WTA 23X8.50-12 TURF
WTA 26X12.00-12 TURF
WTA 23X8.50-12 AG
WTA 26X12.00-12 AG

L28E Seat Option

SEAT HEATED SUSPENSION

L28E Radio Option

Radio Yes

L28E Traction Lock Option

Traction Assist

L28E Sediment Bowl Option

Sediment Bowl

Warranty plans

L23, L28 / Protection Plus / 2Y or 3000H (total)
L23, L28 / Protection Plus / 4Y or 2000H (total)
L23, L28 / Protection Plus / 4Y or 3000H (total)
L23, L28 / Protection Plus / 3Y or 2000H (total)
L23, L28 / Protection Plus / 3Y or 4000H (total)
L23, L28 / Protection Plus / 5Y or 6000H (total)
L23, L28 / Protection Plus / 3Y or 3000H (total)
L23, L28 / Protection Plus / 4Y or 4000H (total)
L23, L28 / Protection Plus / 4Y or 5000H (total)
L23, L28 / Protection Plus / 5Y or 3000H (total)
L23, L28 / Protection Plus / 5Y or 4000H (total)
L23, L28 / Protection Plus / 5Y or 5000H (total)

Full Specifications

Tipping load – straight – bucket1 392 kg
Tipping load – straight – forks945 kg
Tipping load – straight – extended – bucket805 kg
Tipping load – straight – extended – forks601 kg
Tipping load – articulated – bucket1 109 kg
Tipping load – articulated – forks759 kg
Tipping load – articulated – extended – bucket645 kg
Tipping load – articulated – extended – forks479 kg
Rated operating capacity – straight – bucket696 kg
Rated operating capacity – straight – forks473 kg
Rated operating capacity – straight – extended – bucket403 kg
Rated operating capacity – straight – extended – forks301 kg
Rated operating capacity – articulated – bucket554 kg
Rated operating capacity – articulated – forks380 kg
Rated operating capacity – articulated – extended – bucket323 kg
Rated operating capacity – articulated – extended – forks239 kg
Lift capacity (to maximum height – bucket – ISO 14397-2)1 085 kg
Breakout force – boom1 141 kg
Make / modelKubota / D1305-E4B-BC-1
FuelDiesel
Cooling53% propylene glycol / 47% water mixture
Power at 2 600 RPM (ISO 14396)18.2 kW
Torque at 1 700 RPM (ISO 14396)81.3 Nm
Number of cylinders3 in-line
Displacement1.3 l
Operating weight1 903 kg
Shipping weight1 731 kg
System relief20 MPa
Implement pumpEngine driven gear type
Implement pump capacity45.8 l/min
Main filterReplaceable 16(c) ≥ 75 ISO 4572, spin on with o-ring, 0.34 MPa [50 PSI] bypass
Tank breather filterNon-replaceable 10 micron, thread-on cap
Control valveManually operated series type (lift & tilt functions) with float detent on lift; E/H operated parallel type (aux & telescopic functions)
Hydraulic fluidPremium grade, anti-wear, multi-viscosity ISO VG46, petroleum-based
Rollback time1.8 s
Cooling system5.7 l
Fuel tank36.2 l
Engine oil3.8 l
Hydraulic and hydrostatic system20.8 l
Transmission4 wheel drive with automatic drive modes, optional traction assist function
Alternator90 Amp ventilated
Battery12 Volt BCI group 26; 540 Amps cold cranking capacity at -18°C; 80 minute reserve capacity
Starter12 V gear type 2.0 kW [2.68 HP]
Ignition switchActivates starter and instrumentation
Raising time2.6 s
Lowering time2.2 s
Dump time1.4 s
Cab height1 983.7 mm
Ground clearance198.7 mm
Wheelbase1 200 mm
Overall length with bucket3 109 mm
Dig depth19.5 mm
Maximum dump height2 136.4 mm
Maximum rollback at ground30 °
Hinge pin at maximum height3 107.1 mm
Departure angle23 °
Turning radius over bucket2 407.7 mm
Turning radius inside tire931.5 mm
Width over bucket1 270 mm
Machine width1 180.7 mm
Articulation angle43 °
Dump angle at maximum height40 °

Compatible Attachments 25

L28 Small Articulated Loader Machine
L28 Small Articulated Loader
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Angle Broom
Angle Broom
Auger
Auger
Boring Unit
Boring Unit
Breaker
Breaker
Brushcat™ Rotary Cutter
Brushcat™ Rotary Cutter
Bucket (GP), General Purpose
Bucket (GP), General Purpose
Bucket, Dirt
Bucket, Dirt
Bucket, Utility
Bucket, Utility
Dumping Hopper
Dumping Hopper
Grapple, Farm – Utility On Bucket
Grapple, Farm – Utility On Bucket
Grapple, Industrial
Grapple, Industrial
Grapple, Root
Grapple, Root
Landplane
Landplane
Log Grapple
Log Grapple
Pallet Forks
Pallet Forks
Snow Blade
Snow Blade
Snow Blower
Snow Blower
Snow V-Blade
Snow V-Blade
Soil Conditioner
Soil Conditioner
Stump Grinder
Stump Grinder
Sweeper
Sweeper
Sweeper, Multipurpose
Sweeper, Multipurpose
Tiller
Tiller
Trencher
Trencher
Utility Fork
Utility Fork
Bobcat Protection Plus — warranty duration and hours table BobCARE PM

Invested in a Bobcat? Protect that investment.

  1. Protection Plus — extended warranty. Up to 5 years or 6,000 hours of full coverage, just like day one of the standard warranty. No surprise repair bills.
  2. BobCARE PM — planned maintenance. Your dealer services the machine on the factory schedule — no planning on your side, just a call or the PM-hours reminder on the display.
  3. Resale value. A documented service history plus an active extended warranty raise the machine's residual value and make it easier to sell or hand over to a new owner.
Exact terms and hour options — ask your Bobcat dealer. →