Bobcat T2556 Specifications
The Bobcat T2556 is a mid-capacity, rough-terrain
telehandler engineered to provide a combination of compact dimensions, strong
hydraulic performance, precise load handling, and dependable mechanical
reliability in construction, agriculture, municipal services, industrial
warehousing, and rental fleets. With a nominal lifting capacity of 2,500 kg
(5,512 lb) and a maximum lift height of approximately 5.6 meters (18.4 ft), the
T2556 is built to operate efficiently in confined job sites, narrow farm
buildings, urban construction zones, and uneven terrain.
The T2556 is well-regarded for its excellent all-around visibility, intuitive
controls, comfortable cab layout, stable boom geometry, and balanced
center-of-gravity distribution. When paired with the Perkins 1004.40T or 1004.42
turbocharged diesel engines, the telehandler exhibits strong low-rpm torque,
consistent traction, and smooth hydrostatic response even under full hydraulic
load. Perkins’ 1004-series engines are favored worldwide for their
straightforward mechanical design, long service intervals, and ability to
operate reliably in dusty and high-duty environments with minimal electronic
complexity.
Maintenance personnel value the T2556 for its simplified service access through
wide-opening panels, centralized lubrication points, mechanical fuel and air
systems, and industrial-grade driveline components. Daily checks can be
completed quickly, and scheduled maintenance intervals are designed to minimize
downtime. The T2556 supports a wide range of attachments including pallet forks,
buckets, manure forks, grapples, sweepers, and agricultural handling tools,
making it a highly versatile machine in mixed-duty operations.
The Bobcat T2556 telehandler is commonly equipped with
one of two Perkins 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engines: the Perkins 1004.40T
or 1004.42. Both engines are 3.99-liter (243.5 cu.in) 4-stroke diesels designed
for industrial operations requiring durability, fuel efficiency, and reliable
torque across extended work cycles.
Engine Characteristics (Perkins 1004.40T):
- Engine type: 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
- Displacement: 3.99 L
- Rated output: approx. 52-56 kW (70-75 hp)
- Peak torque: approx. 240-280 Nm (177-206 lb-ft)
- Idle speed: approx. 750-800 rpm
- Governed maximum: approx. 2,400-2,500 rpm
- Fuel system: mechanical rotary injection pump
- Injection type: direct injection
- Emissions: non-electronic industrial diesel, pre-Tier standards
Engine Characteristics (Perkins 1004.42):
- Displacement: 3.99 L
- Rated output: approx. 60-63 kW (80-85 hp)
- Peak torque: approx. 260-300 Nm (192-221 lb-ft)
- Turbocharging: fixed-geometry turbocharger
- Fuel delivery: mechanical injection
Lubrication System:
- Lubrication type: full-pressure wet sump
- Oil pump: gear-driven, internal
- Oil capacity: approx. 8-9 L (8.4-9.5 qt)
- Recommended oil: SAE 15W-40 (diesel rated, API CF or higher)
- Oil filter: full-flow spin-on cartridge
Cooling System:
- Cooling type: liquid-cooled with belt-driven water pump
- Coolant capacity: approx. 12-14 L (12.7-14.8 qt)
- Thermostat opening: approx. 82°C (180°F)
- Cooling system pressure: approx. 13-15 psi (90-103 kPa)
- Radiator: heavy-duty industrial core
- Fan: mechanical engine-driven fan
The Bobcat T2556 uses a hydrostatic transmission
engineered for seamless propulsion control, high maneuverability, and efficient
operation in confined spaces.
Transmission:
- Transmission type: hydrostatic, variable-displacement
- Travel speed (forward): approx. 25-30 km/h (15-19 mph)
- Travel speed (reverse): approx. 25-30 km/h (15-19 mph)
- Fluid capacity: approx. 10-12 L (10.5-12.7 qt)
- Recommended fluid: high-performance hydrostatic drive oil
- Direction change: fingertip electronic control or joystick switch
Drive Axle:
- Axle type: heavy-duty planetary reduction axles
- Front axle: fixed for maximum lifting stability
- Rear axle: oscillating for traction on uneven ground
- Lubrication capacity (each axle): approx. 3-4 L (3.1-4.2 qt)
- Differential type: bevel gear with optional limited slip
Braking System:
- Service brakes: hydraulic wet-disc brakes (oil-immersed)
- Parking brake: spring-applied, hydraulic release
- Wet-disc construction ensures long wear life and reduced maintenance
- System voltage: 12 V
- Battery capacity: approx. 90-120 Ah
- Alternator output: approx. 70-100 A
- Starter motor: approx. 2.5-3.0 kW
- Electrical harness: sealed connectors for dust and moisture protection
- Monitoring: engine temperature, oil pressure, hydraulic filters, charging
system
Drive
Configuration:
- Drive: 4-wheel drive (4WD)
- Steering wheels: front or four-wheel depending on configuration
- Frame: heavy-duty welded steel main chassis
Tire Specifications:
- Standard front/rear tires: approx. 12-16 inch rough-terrain tires
- Optional tires: agricultural tread, industrial tread, solid tires, non-marking
variants
Chassis Features:
- Reinforced boom mounting structure
- Protected hydraulic and electrical routing
- High ground clearance: approx. 300 mm (11.8 in)
Steering:
- Steering type: hydrostatic power steering
- Steering modes: front-wheel steering, coordinated four-wheel steering, crab
steering
- Steering pump flow: approx. 20-25 L/min (5.2-6.5 gpm)
- Steering axle: oscillating rear axle
- Turning radius: approx. 3.0-3.5 m (118-138 in)
- Maximum hydraulic pressure: approx. 230-260 bar
(3,335-3,770 psi)
- Hydraulic pump: engine-driven gear pump
- Pump flow: approx. 60-80 L/min (15.8-21.1 gpm)
- Hydraulic reservoir capacity: approx. 60-70 L (63-74 qt)
- Hydraulic fluid: ISO VG 32 or ISO VG 46
- Lift cylinders: high-strength double-acting
- Tilt and auxiliary cylinders: standard and high-flow options
| Service Refill Capacities |
- Engine oil: 8-9 L (8.4-9.5 qt)
- Cooling system: 12-14 L (12.7-14.8 qt)
- Hydrostatic transmission: 10-12 L (10.5-12.7 qt)
- Drive axle oil (each): 3-4 L (3.1-4.2 qt)
- Hydraulic oil: 60-70 L (63-74 qt)
- Fuel tank capacity: 70-90 L (18.5-23.8 gal)
- Rated lifting capacity: 2,500 kg (5,512 lb)
- Maximum lift height: approx. 5.6 m (18.4 ft)
- Maximum forward reach: approx. 3.5 m (11.5 ft)
- Lift at maximum height: approx. 1,700-1,900 kg (3,748-4,188 lb)
- Lift at maximum reach: approx. 900-1,100 kg (1,984-2,425 lb)
- Breakout force: approx. 35-40 kN (7,800-9,000 lbf)
- Drawbar pull: approx. 30-35 kN (6,700-7,800 lbf)
- Travel speed: approx. 25-30 km/h (15-19 mph)
- Gradeability (laden): approx. 25-30%
- Overall length to carriage: approx. 4.2-4.4 m
(165-173 in)
- Overall width: approx. 2.0 m (79 in)
- Overall height: approx. 2.3 m (90-91 in)
- Wheelbase: approx. 2.5 m (98 in)
- Ground clearance: approx. 300 mm (11.8 in)
- Standard fork length: 1,200 mm (47 in)
- Optional forks: 1,000-1,500 mm (39-59 in)
- Fork width: approx. 125-150 mm (5-6 in)
- Fork thickness: approx. 45-50 mm (1.75-2.0 in)
- Maximum fork height: approx. 5.6 m (18.4 ft)
- Free lift: approx. 100-150 mm (4-6 in)
- Turning radius: approx. 3.0-3.5 m
- Operating weight: approx. 6,000-6,500 kg (13,227-14,330 lb)
- Optional counterweights: +100-300 kg (220-660 lb)
250-Hour
Maintenance:
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Lubricate boom pivots, steering joints
- Clean radiator and coolers
- Check battery and terminals
500-Hour Maintenance:
- Replace fuel filters
- Inspect hydraulic filters
- Verify axle and driveline components
- Inspect steering cylinder seals
1,000-Hour Maintenance:
- Replace hydraulic filter
- Change axle oils
- Inspect boom wear pads and guide rails
- Verify wheel torque
2,000-Hour Maintenance:
- Replace hydraulic oil
- Replace coolant
- Full boom structural inspection
- Evaluate cylinder seals and hydraulic pump condition
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