Bobcat 863 Specs and Parts Guide

The Bobcat 863 is a skid steer loader with a 73 horsepower Deutz BF4M1011F four cylinder turbocharged diesel, a 1,900 lb rated operating capacity and a 7,046 lb operating weight. Tipping load is 3,800 lb, standard hydraulic flow is 16.3 gpm, and fuel capacity is 25 gallons.

Quick Facts

• Engine: Deutz BF4M1011F, 4 cylinder turbocharged, 73 hp
• Rated operating capacity: 1,900 lb, tipping load 3,800 lb
• Operating weight: 7,046 lb
• Hydraulic flow: 16.3 gpm standard
• Travel speed: up to 12.5 mph with the optional two speed
• Engine note: the Deutz is what makes this machine distinctive to service

What Are the Bobcat 863 Specs?

The 863 is a mid to large frame skid steer from Bobcat's numbered series, and it is one of the more capable machines of that generation.

Specification	Figure
Engine	Deutz BF4M1011F, 4 cylinder turbocharged diesel
Horsepower	73 hp
Displacement	178.2 cu in (2.92 L)
Rated operating capacity	1,900 lb
Tipping load	3,800 lb
Operating weight	7,046 lb
Standard hydraulic flow	16.3 gpm
Fuel capacity	25 gal
Max travel speed	12.5 mph with optional two speed
Length with bucket	11.29 ft
Length without bucket	8.91 ft
Width over tires	5.59 ft
Height to top of cab	6.86 ft
Wheelbase	3.65 ft

The 1,900 lb rated operating capacity is half the 3,800 lb tipping load, following the standard convention for wheeled skid steers. The optional two speed drive is worth identifying on a used machine, since 12.5 mph makes a real difference on sites where the machine travels between work areas.

What Engine Is in the Bobcat 863?

A Deutz BF4M1011F, a four cylinder turbocharged diesel of 178.2 cubic inches, or 2.92 litres, producing 73 horsepower.

The Deutz engine is the single most important thing to know about servicing an 863. Most Bobcat machines of this era used Kubota or Isuzu engines, and the Deutz is a different proposition. It has its own service requirements, its own parts supply chain, and technicians familiar with Kubota powered Bobcats are not automatically familiar with it.

What that means practically:

• Engine parts are ordered against the Deutz engine serial, stamped on the block, not the Bobcat machine serial
• Deutz specific service parts are sourced through Deutz channels and the aftermarket that supports them, which is a separate supply chain from Bobcat machine parts
• Machine parts remain Bobcat parts. Glass, bushings, pins, Bob-Tach and cab hardware are ordered exactly as on any other Bobcat of the era

Confirm the engine specification against the engine plate rather than assuming from the machine model, since engines are frequently replaced over a service life this long.

How Much Can a Bobcat 863 Lift?

Rated operating capacity is 1,900 lb, against a tipping load of 3,800 lb. The rated figure is the safe working load with a standard bucket.

Standard hydraulic flow is 16.3 gpm. That figure matters when matching attachments, because it is modest by modern standards and rules out tools that need sustained volume such as cold planers and large mulching heads.

Where the 863 earns its place is bulk material handling and loader work. At 7,046 lb with 73 horsepower it has the weight and power to push, and the 25 gallon fuel capacity reflects a machine built for full days rather than intermittent use.

What Is the Difference Between the 863 and the 863H?

Bobcat produced the 863 in more than one variant through its production life, with designations such as the 863H appearing on later machines. As with other Bobcat variants, the difference is not cosmetic and it affects parts.

Where variants typically diverge:

• Hydraulic and control components, which is where most revisions land
• Engine specification and emissions related equipment
• Cab and operator controls

Carry the full designation into every parts search, and where the plate or decal does not make the variant clear, work from the serial number instead. Searching on 863 alone returns parts from close relatives that are not identical machines.

Where Is the Serial Number on a Bobcat 863?

The machine serial number plate is generally inside the cab, on a pillar or the frame beside the operator seat. The Deutz engine carries its own separate serial on the block.

The 863 predates the 17 character machine identification numbers used on current Bobcat equipment, so the manufacturing year is not encoded in a single character. Modern year decoder tables do not apply to this machine. Where the plate does not print a year directly, it is confirmed by matching the serial against a Bobcat serial range chart.

Parts changes on machines of this era also occur at serial breaks rather than at model year boundaries, which is a further reason the serial matters more than the year. For plate locations across the range, see our Bobcat serial number and model guide.

What Are the Most Common 863 Parts to Replace?

Based on our catalog data, machines of this vintage return for four groups of parts.

Bushings and pins. Loader arm and Bob-Tach wear is the defining maintenance item on high hour machines, showing as play in the attachment before anything fails. A Weld-On Bushing replacing Bobcat 6702958 and a Torsion Bushing replacing Bobcat 6685060 are typical of what these machines need.

Cab glass and wiper hardware. Glass takes damage and wiper components perish with age. A Window Wiper Blade replacing Bobcat 7188372 is among the items we ship most often for machines of this vintage.

Filters, hydraulic first. On a machine with decades of service, filtration protects components that are considerably 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 and let engine vibration into the frame.

Are Bobcat 863 Parts Still Available?

Machine side parts remain well supported. Bushings, pins, glass, Bob-Tach components, filters and cab hardware are all readily available through the aftermarket, because these components were shared across a range of Bobcat machines from the same era.

The engine side is a separate question with a separate answer. Deutz parts come through Deutz channels rather than Bobcat ones, and availability there depends on the specific engine variant. It is generally good, but it is not the same supply chain and it is worth establishing before committing to a machine that needs engine work.

That split is the practical reality of owning an 863: two parts supply chains rather than one. For a broader view, see our guide on whether Bobcat 863 parts are still available.

How Do I Confirm a Part Fits My 863?

Work from part numbers, and keep the machine and engine sides separate in your head.

1. Record the machine serial from the cab plate
2. Record the Deutz engine serial from the engine plate, separately
3. Identify the variant where the plate or decal shows one
4. Read the OEM number from the component being replaced
5. Use the machine serial for machine parts and the engine serial for engine parts

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. If you are unsure which side of the machine a part belongs to, send both serials to sales@partsonline.com and we will sort it out before you order. Consult a certified mechanic for engine and hydraulic repairs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much can an 863 Bobcat lift?

Rated operating capacity is 1,900 lb, with a tipping load of 3,800 lb. The rated figure is the safe working load with a standard bucket.

Is a Bobcat 863 a good machine?

The 863 is well regarded for its capacity and build, and it remains widely worked. The Deutz engine divides opinion, since it is capable but sits on a different parts and service path from the Kubota engines used in most Bobcats of the era.

What is a Bobcat 863 worth?

Used value depends on hours, loader arm pin and bushing condition, and above all engine condition. A current market check is the only reliable guide, and engine health should carry more weight than the hour meter.

What are common problems with the Bobcat 863?

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 vibration mounts. Engine issues are the more consequential category given the Deutz supply chain.

What engine is in a Bobcat 863?

A Deutz BF4M1011F four cylinder turbocharged diesel of 178.2 cubic inches, producing 73 horsepower. Confirm against the engine plate, since engines are often replaced on machines of this age.

How much does a Bobcat 863 weigh?

Operating weight is 7,046 lb with a standard bucket. Heavier attachments push the total up, so check it against your trailer rating before moving the machine.

How fast does a Bobcat 863 travel?

Up to 12.5 mph with the optional two speed drive fitted. Machines without that option travel considerably slower, so it is worth confirming which you have.

What is the hydraulic flow on a Bobcat 863?

Standard hydraulic flow is 16.3 gpm. That is modest by current standards and rules out attachments needing sustained high volume, such as cold planers and large mulching heads.