Bobcat 751 Specs and Parts Guide

The Bobcat 751 is a compact skid steer loader produced from 1994 to 2000, with a 38 horsepower diesel, a rated operating capacity of 1,200 to 1,250 lb and an operating weight around 4,710 to 4,777 lb. Tipping load is 2,400 to 2,500 lb, and auxiliary hydraulic flow is 13 gpm.

Key Points

• Production run: 1994 to 2000
• Power: 38 hp (28.3 kW) diesel
• Rated operating capacity: 1,200 to 1,250 lb
• Operating weight: approximately 4,710 to 4,777 lb
• Auxiliary flow: 13 gpm
• Engine caution: the make varies by production series

What Are the Bobcat 751 Specs?

The 751 is one of the smaller machines in Bobcat's numbered series, built for confined access work where a larger loader will not fit.

Specification	Figure
Production years	1994 to 2000
Horsepower	38 hp (28.3 kW)
Rated operating capacity	1,200 to 1,250 lb (544 to 567 kg)
Tipping load	2,400 to 2,500 lb
Operating weight	approximately 4,710 to 4,777 lb
Travel speed	approximately 6 mph (9.6 km/h)
Auxiliary hydraulic flow	13 gpm
Length with standard bucket	122.3 in (3.1 m)
Width with standard bucket	55 in (1.4 m)
Height to top of cab	76 in (1.93 m)
Height to bucket hinge pin	109.1 in

Several figures are given as ranges rather than single numbers, and that is not vagueness. The 751 was built over six years with variations across production series, so operating weight and rated capacity differ slightly depending on which machine you have. Confirm against your own serial rather than assuming the top of the range.

What Engine Is in the Bobcat 751?

This is the question that matters most on a 751, and the answer is not a single engine. Depending on the production series, these machines were fitted with either a Peugeot or a Kubota diesel.

That distinction has real consequences:

• Engine parts supply differs substantially between the two. Kubota industrial diesels enjoy broad aftermarket support. The Peugeot units are considerably harder to source for
• Service knowledge differs. A technician comfortable with Kubota powered Bobcats may not have worked on the alternative
• Machine value differs, and buyers who know the difference price accordingly

Identify which engine your machine has before buying parts or, better, before buying the machine. Read the engine plate directly rather than inferring from the year, since the split does not fall neatly on a date. Machine side parts are unaffected either way and remain ordinary Bobcat components.

How Much Can a Bobcat 751 Lift?

Rated operating capacity is 1,200 to 1,250 lb depending on series, against a tipping load of 2,400 to 2,500 lb. Height to bucket hinge pin is 109.1 inches.

At 55 inches wide with a standard bucket, the 751 sits in the size class where access is the reason for the purchase. It fits through gateways, between buildings and into spaces that stop a larger machine, and it is that capability rather than lift capacity that keeps these machines working.

Auxiliary hydraulic flow of 13 gpm is modest, which limits attachment options. Buckets, forks, grapples and small augers are within range. Tools needing sustained volume are not.

How Does the 751 Compare to the 753?

These two are the most frequently confused pair in the Bobcat numbered range, and the difference is a genuine capability step rather than a trim level.

	751	753
Horsepower	38 hp	43.5 hp
Rated operating capacity	1,200 to 1,250 lb	1,300 lb
Tipping load	2,400 to 2,500 lb	2,600 lb
Operating weight	~4,710 to 4,777 lb	4,740 lb
Engine	Peugeot or Kubota by series	Kubota V2203-EB
Height to hinge pin	109.1 in	109.1 in

The machines are closer than the numbers suggest on weight and reach, and the meaningful differences are power and engine. The 753 has more horsepower and a consistently Kubota powered driveline, which is why it generally commands more on the used market and why its parts situation is simpler.

For parts, the two share a great deal of machine side hardware from the same era, including cab components, glass, Bob-Tach parts, bushings and pins. Engine parts are where they diverge. Full specifications for the larger machine are in our Bobcat 753 specs and parts guide.

Where Is the Serial Number on a Bobcat 751?

The machine serial plate is generally inside the cab, on a pillar or the frame beside the operator seat. The engine carries its own serial on the block, and on this machine reading it is not optional given the engine variation.

The 751 predates the 17 character machine identification numbers used on current Bobcat equipment. The manufacturing year is not encoded in a single character, and modern decoder tables do not apply. Where the plate does not print a year, it is confirmed by matching the serial against a Bobcat serial range chart.

Parts changes on this machine occur at serial breaks within the 1994 to 2000 run rather than at model year boundaries, which is why the serial matters more than the year for ordering. If the plate has corroded past reading, our Bobcat serial number guide lists the other places worth checking.

What Are the Most Common 751 Parts to Replace?

Based on our catalog data, machines of this age and size return for four groups of parts.

Bushings and pins. Loader arm and Bob-Tach wear is the defining item on a high hour 751, showing as play in the attachment long before anything breaks. A Weld-On Bushing replacing Bobcat 6702958 and a Wear Bushing replacing Bobcat 6730997 are typical.

Cab glass and wiper hardware, including the Window Wiper Arm replacing Bobcat 7188371. A seized arm usually takes the blade with it, which is why these two tend to be ordered as a pair.

Filters, hydraulic first. On a machine of this age, filtration protects components far harder to source than the filter.

Vibration dampers and engine mounts, such as the Vibration Damper replacing Bobcat 6560633, which perish with age.

Are Bobcat 751 Parts Still Available?

Machine side parts are well supported. Bushings, pins, glass, Bob-Tach components, cab hardware and filters were shared across Bobcat machines of this era and remain available through the aftermarket.

Engine side availability depends entirely on which engine you have. Kubota powered machines are straightforward. The alternative is more difficult, and on a machine of this value an engine problem can exceed what the machine is worth.

That asymmetry is worth understanding before committing to a 751, whether buying one or deciding how far to take a repair. Identify the engine first, then decide.

How Do I Confirm a Part Fits My 751?

Work from part numbers, and treat the machine and engine as separate questions.

1. Record the machine serial from the cab plate
2. Read the engine plate and identify the engine make, which is not optional on this model
3. Read the OEM number from the component being replaced
4. Measure where dimensions decide fit

Quality aftermarket parts are built to meet or exceed OEM specifications and are frequently the most practical route for a machine of this age. Customers are responsible for verifying fitment. Send your machine serial and engine details to sales@partsonline.com and our team will confirm before you order. Consult a certified mechanic for engine and hydraulic repairs.

Browse by category at Bobcat 751 Parts or across the wider Bobcat Parts range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year did they make the 751 Bobcat?

The 751 was produced from 1994 to 2000. Specifications vary slightly across that run, so confirm figures against your own serial rather than assuming.

How much can a 751 Bobcat lift?

Rated operating capacity is 1,200 to 1,250 lb depending on production series, against a tipping load of 2,400 to 2,500 lb.

Is the Bobcat 751 a good machine?

The 751 is a capable compact loader whose 55 inch width keeps it useful where larger machines cannot reach. The main caution is the engine, since machines came with either a Peugeot or a Kubota unit and parts support differs substantially between them.

How much is a Bobcat 751 worth?

Used value depends on engine make, hours, and loader arm pin and bushing condition. Buyers who know about the engine variation price accordingly, so establish which unit is fitted before negotiating.

What engine is in a Bobcat 751?

Either a Peugeot or a Kubota diesel of 38 horsepower, depending on production series. Read the engine plate directly rather than inferring from the year, since the split does not fall neatly on a date.

How wide is a Bobcat 751?

Width with a standard bucket is 55 inches, with a height to the top of the cab of 76 inches. That width is why these machines remain in service for confined access work.

What is the difference between a Bobcat 751 and 753?

The 753 has more power at 43.5 horsepower against 38, slightly greater capacity, and a consistently Kubota powered driveline. The two share substantial machine side hardware from the same era, but differ on engine parts.

What hydraulic flow does a Bobcat 751 have?

Auxiliary hydraulic flow is 13 gpm. That is modest, and it limits attachments to buckets, forks, grapples and smaller augers rather than tools needing sustained volume.