Bobcat L28 | Diesel | 24.8 HP | 4,195 lb Operating Weight

The Bobcat L28 Small Articulated Loader is built for contractors, landscapers, nurseries, municipalities, farms, rental fleets, property owners, hardscape crews, snow removal operators, and grounds maintenance teams that need compact maneuverability with real lifting power. This small articulated loader is designed to work inside fenced landscapes, backyards, pens, nurseries, sidewalks, residential properties, narrow paths, and tight commercial jobsites where larger loaders or skid steers may be too heavy, too wide, or too disruptive to finished ground.

Key Machine Specs & Buyer Benefits:

• Make: Bobcat
• Model: L28
• Machine Type: Small articulated loader
• Engine Type: Diesel
• Horsepower: 24.8 hp
• Operating Weight: 4,195 lb
• Rated Operating Capacity, Straight: 1,534 lb
• Rated Operating Capacity, Articulated: 1,222 lb
• Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight, Straight: 1,952 lb
• Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight, Articulated: 1,475 lb
• Travel Speed: 8.3 mph
• Auxiliary Standard Flow: 11.4 gpm
• Hydraulic System Relief at Quick Couplers: 2,900 psi
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 9.6 gal
• Lift Arm: Telescoping lift arm
• Height to Bucket Hinge Pin, Retracted: 85.4 in
• Height to Bucket Hinge Pin, Extended: 104.4 in
• Reach at Maximum Height: 30.9 in
• Width Over Tires: 46.5 in
• Width with Bucket: 50 in
• Articulation Angle: 43°
• Outside Turning Radius: 100.9 in
• Inside Turning Radius: 78.2 in
• Main Drive: Hydrostatic drive with 4 individual drive motors
• Attachment System: Standard Bob-Tach attachment mounting system
• Auxiliary Hydraulics: Standard
• Operator Comfort: Suspension seat, intuitive twin-pedal travel controls, ergonomic steering wheel and joystick, optional cab enclosure, optional cab heater, and cross-ventilation windows
• Key Applications: Landscaping, nursery work, snow removal, material handling, pallet handling, mulch work, hardscape prep, property maintenance, agriculture, municipal work, rental fleet use, and tight-access construction support
• Warranty, Parts & Service: Warranty assistance when applicable, plus parts, service, attachment support, and dealer-level machine support through Logger Shop & Construction Equipment, a Superior Equipment Solutions Company

The L28 is designed to give crews loader productivity without the ground disturbance and access limitations of larger machines. Its articulated steering helps the rear tires follow the path of the front tires, allowing the machine to turn tightly around obstacles while reducing turf disturbance compared with many rigid-frame machines. This makes the L28 especially useful for landscapers, nurseries, municipalities, and property maintenance crews working on finished surfaces, established turf, and tight access areas.

One of the biggest advantages of the L28 is the telescoping lift arm. The telescoping arm extends lifting height and reach, helping operators load trucks, place materials, stack pallets, dump into containers, move landscape supplies, and handle materials at height with more control. Bobcat notes that the telescoping lift arm uses a dual-cylinder design that helps keep the load level as the bucket or attachment is raised, reducing spillage and improving material placement.

The L28 is also built for attachment versatility. With the Bob-Tach attachment mounting system, standard auxiliary hydraulics, and compatibility with 30+ attachments, this small articulated loader can be used for bucket work, pallet forks, angle broom work, augering, grapple work, snow removal, material handling, light grading, debris cleanup, nursery support, and property maintenance. For businesses trying to get more value from one machine, the L28 can replace multiple pieces of smaller equipment and reduce hand labor.

Operator experience is a major strength of the Bobcat L28. The machine uses intuitive twin-pedal travel controls, with one pedal for forward and one pedal for reverse, making it easy for new operators, seasonal employees, and rental customers to learn quickly. The steering wheel and joystick layout is designed to be ergonomic and easy to reach, with fingertip auxiliary or telescopic controls for simple operation. The L28 also includes a suspension seat, standard front and rear work lights, backup alarm, horn, cup holder, standard lift-arm support, and optional cab enclosure with heater for cold or wet weather operation.

From an ownership standpoint, the L28 is built for uptime and daily serviceability. Bobcat highlights easy battery terminal access, high-capacity air filtration, a maintenance-free engine accessory drive belt, central fuse and relay access, efficient cooling, and Machine IQ telematics availability. For contractors and fleet owners, that means easier maintenance checks, better equipment visibility, and stronger support for uptime planning.

For customers comparing compact loaders, the Bobcat L28 delivers an excellent combination of compact width, articulated maneuverability, telescoping lift reach, attachment versatility, turf-friendly operation, and jobsite productivity. Logger Shop & Construction Equipment, a Superior Equipment Solutions Company, supports customers with equipment sales, attachments, parts, service, warranty assistance when applicable, and dealer-level support before and after the sale.