Bobcat T550 Compact Track Loader
The 68-hp Bobcat® T550 compact track loader gives you an edge on the jobsite with powerful hydraulics, fast cycle times and powerful breakout forces.
With more than 55 available attachments, no competing track loaders can give you more versatility to accomplish more and get the most out of your machine.
Get more usable horsepower from the T550’s design, balance and weight distribution. Work quicker, lift more and outperform your competition.
The T550 features a durable undercarriage system engineered for lasting durability. You won’t find a tougher track system on the market.
From construction jobs to landscaping, plus farming and more, count on the Bobcat® T550 compact track loader’s innovative fuel system and rugged radius-lift-path design to help you get the tough jobs done.
Starting At $59,526
0% for 36 Months*$1,710/MO
*With 0% Down and Approved Credit.
68 hp
Horsepower
1,995 lb
Operating Capacity
7557 lb
Operating Weight
Compact Loader Financing & Cash Rebates
As low as 0 % for 36 months or up to $9,000 USD in lieu of financing. Offer ends October 31, 2025.
Bobcat T550 Compact Track Loader Features
Durable Undercarriage
The T550 features a solid-mounted undercarriage designed for strength and long-term reliability. With fewer moving parts to maintain and a fully enclosed track system, this machine delivers consistent traction and a smoother ride, even on uneven or rough surfaces.
Powerful Hydraulics
Equipped with a 17.6 gal/min standard-flow hydraulic system, the T550 is built to power through demanding jobs. From the engine to the hydraulic pump, every component is carefully designed to provide reliable force and smooth, responsive operation.
Selectable Joystick Control
Selectable joystick controls are available for the T550, allowing operators to choose between ISO and H control patterns. This system makes it easy to adjust drive response based on operator preference and job requirements.
Increased Lifting Capabilities
With a radius lift path design and a rated operating capacity of 1,995 pounds, the T550 offers excellent reach at full height. It is the perfect choice for applications where stability and lift confidence are key (like stacking, loading, or placing materials).
Redesigned Bobcat Engine
The 68-horsepower turbo diesel engine in the T550 delivers solid performance without requiring a diesel particulate filter (DPF). Designed for job site durability, the engine includes cold-weather startup protection and automatic shutdown features.
Premium Comfort
The T550 cab provides a quiet, comfortable workspace with excellent visibility. Optional heat and air conditioning, seat-mounted joysticks, and fingertip auxiliary controls help reduce operator fatigue and support long hours of focused work.
Easy Maintenance
Routine service on the T550 is simple. The large swing-open tailgate gives you easy access to key maintenance points, and track tensioning requires only a grease gun. The non-DPF engine reduces long-term service concerns, helping increase your job site productivity.
Improved Cooling System
The dual-path cooling system draws in clean air from above and expels warm air out the sides, keeping engine and hydraulic temperatures in check. With this system, it’s easy to maintain consistent cooling without draining unnecessary power.
Bob-Tach Attachment Systems
The standard Bob-Tach® mounting system makes switching attachments quick and easy. Operators can also upgrade to the optional Power Bob-Tach system, which allows non-hydraulic attachments to be changed from inside the cab with the push of a button.
Frequently Asked Questions
A compact track loader is a powerful, versatile machine that combines the lifting and maneuvering capabilities of a skid-steer loader with the added traction and low ground pressure of rubber tracks. This design makes it ideal for working on soft, uneven, or sensitive surfaces.
The rubber tracks help distribute the machine’s weight over a larger area, versus tires, reducing ground disturbance on various surfaces like mud, sand, or turf. This makes compact track loaders especially valuable in climates with seasonal challenges, helping extend the working season and minimize damage to lawns or finished landscapes, compared to other similarly sized machines.
While compact track loaders are best known for lifting and carrying materials with buckets, popular attachments like augers, angle brooms, graders and more, expand their capabilities. With the right attachments, compact track loaders can take on digging, grading, lifting, sweeping, and more.
Thanks to their adaptability and performance, compact track loaders are widely used across industries such as construction, landscaping, agriculture and more. With a variety of frame sizes, rated operating capacities, and engine options available, you can easily find a model that fits your specific needs.
Bobcat compact track loaders and skid-steer loaders look a lot alike from the undercarriage up. The most obvious difference is that compact track loaders have tracks and skid-steer loaders have wheels. Each undercarriage style offers unique benefits.
Compact Track Loaders
Compact track loaders are typically heavier than skid-steer loaders. Because the tracks are long and wide – the footprint they leave is comparable to that of a human being. This reduces ground disturbance and increases flotation – or the ability to drive over soft ground conditions.
- The extra ground-to-surface contact of tracks – and the additional machine weight – enhances digging and pushing power
- Enables operators who work in established residential areas to avoid causing turf damage
- Tracks can more easily work in wet, muddy conditions, enabling you to get on the jobsite sooner after a rain
- Low ground pressure helps you produce a smooth and finished grade
Skid-Steer Loaders
A skid-steer loader offers extremely tight turning or “skidding.” During a turn, wheels on one side can move forward while wheels on the other side can move backward. This enables you to pivot the machine 360 degrees.
- Easily maneuvers in close quarters
- The weight distribution of a Bobcat skid-steer loader is balanced for easy turning and skidding
Choosing the best compact track loader for you comes down to the work you need to get done. Think about the applications you’ll tackle most often and the jobsite conditions you face. Key specs to consider include operating weight, rated operating capacity, hydraulic power, and size class—each of which impacts the types of attachments you can run, the material you can move, and the environments where you can work most efficiently.
For a closer look at what to evaluate and how to match a machine to your needs, watch our compact loader buying tips video and explore our Compact Track Loader and Skid-Steer Loader Buyer’s Guide.
Start your search for the right compact track loader by looking at the size of your workload. Once you know how much or how high you need to lift, you can start to match machine capabilities to your job requirements.
Bobcat T550 Compact Track Loader Specs
** Listed specs based on machine base model. Actual specs may vary depending on model and options **
