Bobcat 753 Specs and Parts Guide Parts OnlineSep 04, 2026 Share The Bobcat 753 is a compact skid steer loader with a 43.5 horsepower Kubota V2203-EB four cylinder diesel, a 4,740 lb operating weight and a 1,300 lb rated operating capacity. Tipping load is 2,600 lb, fuel capacity is 14 gallons, and travel speed reaches 7 mph. Key Points Engine: Kubota V2203-EB, 43.5 hp, 4 cylinder diesel Operating weight: 4,740 lb Rated operating capacity: 1,300 lb, tipping load 2,600 lb Dimensions: 48.5 in wide, 77 in tall, 96.3 in long without attachment Variants: 753G, 753H and 753L exist and differ in detail Serial note: this machine predates modern PIN year coding What Are the Bobcat 753 Specs? The 753 is one of the most widely worked compact skid steers ever built, and its narrow width is a large part of why. At 48.5 inches over tires it fits through openings that stop larger machines. Specification Figure Engine Kubota V2203-EB, 4 cylinder diesel Horsepower 43.5 hp Operating weight 4,740 lb Rated operating capacity 1,300 lb Tipping load 2,600 lb Fuel capacity 14 gallons (53 L) Travel speed 7 mph Length without attachment 96.3 in Overall width 48.5 in, depending on tires Overall height 77 in Height to hinge pin 109.1 in Reach at maximum height 19.1 in As with other skid steers, rated operating capacity is set at half the tipping load. The 1,300 lb working figure is the number to plan around, and the 2,600 lb tipping load is the point at which the machine becomes unstable rather than a capability. What Engine Is in the Bobcat 753? A Kubota V2203-EB, a four cylinder diesel producing 43.5 horsepower. The V2203 is one of the most common industrial diesels ever fitted to compact equipment, and that is a significant advantage for owners of these machines. Because the V2203 was used across many manufacturers and applications, engine parts availability remains strong decades after the machines were built. Filters, gaskets and injection components are widely stocked in the aftermarket. Engine parts are ordered against the engine serial number stamped on the block, not the machine serial. On a machine of this age an engine may well have been replaced, so the two will not always correspond. How Much Can a Bobcat 753 Lift? Rated operating capacity is 1,300 lb. Tipping load is 2,600 lb. Height to hinge pin is 109.1 inches, with 19.1 inches of reach at maximum height. The 753 uses a radial lift path rather than vertical lift. That geometry favours digging, backfilling and grading, where the bucket moves in an arc and the machine works close to the ground. It is less suited to loading high sided trucks, where a vertical lift machine keeps the load closer in and reaches further at full height. The narrow 48.5 inch width is the machine's defining feature. It is why 753s persist on farms, in stables, and on residential sites where access is the constraint rather than capacity. What Are the 753 G-Series and H-Series Differences? The 753 was built in several variants, including designations such as 753G, 753H and 753L. These are not cosmetic. Bobcat revised the machine through its production life, and the variant affects which parts fit. The practical implication for parts: Carry the full designation including any letter when searching for parts Hydraulic and control components are where variants diverge most Cab and glass hardware is more likely to carry across than hydraulic parts Where a listing does not state a variant, verify against the serial before ordering If you do not know which variant you have, the serial number plate is the authority. Searching on 753 alone will return parts from machines that are close relatives but not identical. Where Is the Serial Number on a Bobcat 753? The serial number plate is generally inside the cab, commonly on the rear pillar or the frame beside the operator seat. The engine carries its own serial stamped on the block. An important caution on year identification. The 753 predates the 17 character machine identification numbers used on current equipment, so the year is not encoded in a single character the way it is on modern machines. Any decoder table built for current Bobcat equipment does not apply here. Where the plate does not print a year directly, the manufacturing year is confirmed by matching the serial against a Bobcat serial range chart. Parts changes on this machine also occur at serial breaks rather than at model years, which is another reason the serial matters more than the year. If the plate on your machine is corroded or missing, our guide to Bobcat serial numbers, years and models walks through every location worth checking. What Are the Most Common 753 Parts to Replace? Based on our catalog data, machines of this vintage come back for four groups of parts. Bushings and pins. Loader arm and Bob-Tach wear is the defining maintenance item on high hour 753s. It shows as play in the attachment long before anything fails. A Weld-On Bushing replacing Bobcat 6702958 and a Wear Bushing replacing Bobcat 6730997 are typical of what these machines need. Cab glass and wiper hardware. Glass takes damage, and wiper components perish with age. The Window Wiper Blade replacing Bobcat 7188372 is a common reorder. Filters. Hydraulic, engine oil, fuel and air. On a machine with decades of service, filtration is what protects components that are harder to source than the filter itself. Vibration dampers and mounts, such as the Vibration Damper replacing Bobcat 6560633, which harden and crack with age. What Should You Check on a Used 753? The 753 has been in service long enough that two machines with identical hour meters can be in completely different condition. The wear points on this machine are well known, which makes inspection straightforward. Loader arm pins and bushings first. This is the defining wear item on high hour 753s. Raise the arms and rock the attachment; play at the pins is the tell Bob-Tach wedges and levers, which seize and wear, making attachment changes difficult Hydraulic response at operating temperature, not cold. Slow lift under load points at pump or filtration issues Engine cold start and smoke. The V2203 is a durable engine, but injection and glow plug condition show up on a cold start Chaincase for leaks, and listen for noise on turns Pin and bushing wear is repairable and the parts are readily available, so it is a negotiating point rather than a reason to walk away. Drive and hydraulic problems on a machine of this value are a different calculation. Are Bobcat 753 Parts Still Available? Yes, and more readily than owners often expect. The 753 was produced in large numbers and shares its engine family with many other machines, which keeps aftermarket support strong. Where availability is strongest: Engine components, because the Kubota V2203 was used far beyond Bobcat Wear items such as bushings, pins, filters and glass Cab and visibility hardware Where it thins out is on variant specific hydraulic and electrical components, which is exactly why the serial and variant matter when ordering. For a broader view of sourcing for this machine, see our guide on whether Bobcat 753 parts are still available. How Do I Confirm a Part Fits My 753? Work from part numbers rather than the model designation alone, because variants and serial breaks both affect fitment on this machine. Record the machine serial from the cab plate and the engine serial from the block Identify the variant where the plate or decal shows one Read the OEM number from the component being replaced 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 the serial along with the OEM number to sales@partsonline.com and our team will verify it against your machine first. Consult a certified mechanic for hydraulic repairs. Browse by category at Bobcat 753 Parts or across the wider Bobcat Parts range. Frequently Asked Questions How much weight can a 753 Bobcat lift? Rated operating capacity is 1,300 lb, with a tipping load of 2,600 lb. The rated figure is the safe working load, and the tipping load is the point of instability rather than a capability. Is the Bobcat 753 a good machine? The 753 is widely regarded as one of the more durable compact skid steers, helped by a simple Kubota V2203 engine and mechanical systems that suit owner maintenance. Its 48.5 inch width is what keeps it in service where larger machines cannot fit. How much is a Bobcat 753 worth? Used value depends heavily on hours, loader arm and pin wear, and engine condition, so a current market check is the only reliable guide. Bushing and pin wear is the item that most affects what a machine is worth. What problems are common with a Bobcat 753? On high hour machines the recurring items are loader arm bushing and pin wear, hydraulic performance falling off as filters and seals age, and perished cab and door hardware. Most are wear items rather than design faults. What engine is in a Bobcat 753? A Kubota V2203-EB four cylinder diesel producing 43.5 horsepower. It is a widely used industrial engine, which is why parts support remains strong. How much does a Bobcat 753 weigh? Operating weight is 4,740 lb. Attachments beyond a standard bucket will increase the figure. How wide is a Bobcat 753? Overall width is 48.5 inches depending on tires fitted, with an overall height of 77 inches. That width is the reason the machine remains popular for confined access work. What is the difference between a 753, 753G and 753H? They are variants produced through the machine's production life, and they differ in detail rather than in class. Hydraulic and control components diverge most between them, so carry the full designation and your serial when ordering parts. Share Next article Join Us A short sentence describing what someone will receive by subscribing Your email Subscribe100% free, Unsubscribe any time! Follow us