Bobcat S570 Skid Steer

Introduction

The Bobcat S570 is a 500-frame vertical-lift skid steer that earned a solid reputation as the higher-output machine in its frame size — and it remains a popular, sensible choice on the Canadian used market. With a 61-horsepower Kubota diesel, a vertical-lift boom, and a 1,950 lb rated operating capacity, the S570 is built for the work that defines skid-steer duty on an acreage or smaller farm: loading high-sided trucks, handling heavy pallets, moving material, and running common attachments.

On Aglist, the value is in understanding where the S570 fits relative to current machines and what to look for buying used, with real owner and operator feedback beside the spec sheet. The numbers tell you what it lifts; the reviews tell you how it has held up — comfort, visibility, reliability, and the maintenance notes that matter most on a used machine.

To set expectations: the S570 is part of Bobcat’s previous M-Series generation, not the current Classic lineup introduced at ConExpo 2026. You will find it on the used market rather than as a new machine. It is a proven loader with a deep used supply, but that shapes how and where you buy. More on capacity standards below.

Used-Market Context

The S570 is no longer in current production under Bobcat’s Classic designation. When Bobcat restructured its loader line in 2026, the new Classic skid steers (S70, S450, S590, S650, S770) replaced the M-Series, and the 500-frame S570 was consolidated out of the new-machine lineup.

For buyers, this makes the S570 a used-market machine — and a common one, with broad supply across Canadian dealers and auction channels. Notably, the S570 used a Kubota engine (the well-regarded V2607), which many buyers value for its reputation and parts availability. The trade-off is the usual used-equipment calculus: hours, condition, and maintenance history matter more than the spec sheet, and current-model dealer support may be stronger.

Because Dmytro has direct knowledge of Saskatchewan dealer and used pricing, we defer to local market figures over generic listing data. Used pricing varies widely with hours and condition.

Key Specifications

Specification	Bobcat S570
Lift path	Vertical
Rated operating capacity (50% tipping)	1,950 lb (885 kg)
Rated operating capacity (35% tipping)	~1,365 lb (619 kg)
Engine make/model	Kubota V2607-DI-TE-3B, turbo diesel
Gross horsepower	61 hp (45.5 kW)
Emissions	Tier 4
Auxiliary flow (standard)	17.1 gpm (64.7 L/min)
Auxiliary flow (high-flow option)	~26 gpm
System pressure	3,550 psi
Operating weight	~6,480 lb (2,940 kg)
Width	64.7 in (1.65 m)
Height to hinge pin	119 in (3,025 mm)
Turning radius (with bucket)	79.7 in

Specifications are verified against the Bobcat S570 specification sheet and independent spec databases. Because the S570 saw production across several years, confirm exact figures for the specific machine and year you are considering.

Understanding the ROC Standard (Read This Before You Compare)

Rated operating capacity is a fixed percentage of a machine’s tipping load — and the percentage differs by manufacturer. Bobcat and Kubota use 50%; John Deere uses 35%.

The S570’s 1,950 lb rating is on the 50% basis. On the 35% basis John Deere uses, the same machine rates at roughly 1,365 lb. When cross-shopping a used S570 against a John Deere skid steer, convert both to a common standard first — otherwise you will overstate the Bobcat. This is the most common comparison error in the class, and it applies to used machines just as much as new ones.

Build & Engineering Detail

The S570 runs a Kubota V2607-DI-TE-3B — a 2.6-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel producing 61 horsepower. Within the 500-frame range, the S570 was the higher-horsepower, higher-capacity option, and the Kubota engine is a point in its favour for buyers who value that powerplant’s reputation and parts support.

Its vertical-lift boom is the key material-handling feature. Vertical lift keeps the load close to the machine and delivers more reach and height at the top of the cycle — ideal for clearing high-sided truck boxes and placing heavy pallets. For an acreage or smaller-farm machine, the vertical geometry covers the most common loading tasks well, and the S570’s relatively long wheelbase gives a comfortable ride.

Buying used, the details that matter most are condition-related: hydraulic system health, boom and pin wear, tire condition, and maintenance history. The welded-axle chaincase eliminates periodic drive-chain tensioning as a wear point, but inspect the rest of the machine as you would any used loader. With around 17.1 gpm standard auxiliary flow, the S570 runs the common attachment list; a high-flow option extends it to larger attachments.

Best Applications

The S570 is a sensible used buy for:

• Acreage owners and smaller mixed farms — loading high-sided trucks, handling heavy pallets, moving feed and gravel.
• Buyers who value a Kubota engine — the V2607 is well regarded for reliability and parts availability.
• Value-focused operators — proven Bobcat capability with deep used supply, without a new-machine price.
• Second-machine or backup roles — a dependable used loader to supplement a primary machine.

It is not the choice if you need current-model dealer support, the latest cab and technology, or maximum capacity — for that, the current Classic S590 or S650 is the better path. As a used value machine with a respected engine, the S570 is a strong option.

How the S570 Fits the Bobcat Lineup

In Bobcat’s previous M-Series generation, the S570 was the higher-output machine in the 500 frame size — more horsepower and capacity than the S510, with a Kubota engine. In today’s terms, its closest current equivalent is the Classic S590 (similar 500-frame vertical-lift positioning, as a new machine), with the S650 a step up. Buyers weighing a used S570 against a new S590 are balancing used value and a known engine against current-model support and features.

Bobcat S570 Reviews & Ratings

On Aglist, open the Reviews & Ratings section on this page to see how the S570 has performed over years of ownership: reliability and uptime, cab comfort and visibility, attachment performance, and the maintenance notes that matter most when buying used. If you own or have owned an S570, your review helps the next prairie buyer judge a used purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bobcat S570 still in production? No. The S570 is part of Bobcat’s previous M-Series generation. When Bobcat restructured its loader line at ConExpo 2026, the new Classic skid steers replaced the M-Series, and the S570 is now a used-market machine. Its closest current equivalent is the Classic S590.

What engine does the Bobcat S570 use? A Kubota V2607-DI-TE-3B — a 2.6-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel producing 61 horsepower. The Kubota engine is a point in the S570’s favour for buyers who value its reputation and parts availability.

What is the rated operating capacity of the Bobcat S570? 1,950 lb at the 50% tipping-load standard, or roughly 1,365 lb at the 35% standard John Deere uses. Convert to a common basis before comparing across brands.

Is the S570 a vertical-lift or radial-lift skid steer? Vertical lift. The boom delivers more reach and height at the top of the cycle, ideal for clearing high-sided truck boxes and placing heavy pallets.

Is the Bobcat S570 a good used buy? For value-focused buyers, yes — especially those who want a Kubota engine. It is a proven loader with deep used supply across Canada. As with any used machine, inspect carefully and confirm the specific machine’s figures; hours and condition matter more than the spec sheet.

How much does the Bobcat S570 weigh? Operating weight is approximately 6,480 lb, keeping it easily trailerable behind a three-quarter-ton truck.

What’s the difference between the S570 and the S510? Both are 500-frame used-market machines, but the S570 was the higher-output option — more horsepower (61 versus 50) and a Kubota engine. If you are choosing between them used, the S570 offers more capability and a respected powerplant.

What current machine is most like the S570? The Classic S590 occupies similar 500-frame vertical-lift territory as a current new machine. Choosing between a used S570 and a new S590 comes down to used value and a known engine versus current-model support and features.

What should I check when buying a used S570? Hydraulic system health, boom and pin wear, tire condition, hours, and maintenance history. The welded-axle chaincase removes drive-chain tensioning as a wear point, but inspect the rest as you would any used loader.

Is the Bobcat S570 good for snow removal? For light-to-moderate residential and small-commercial snow work, yes, with an appropriately sized attachment and ideally the high-flow option. For heavy commercial snow, a larger machine has more power and weight.

Related Models

• Bobcat S590 — the closest current-production equivalent; a new 500-frame vertical-lift Bobcat skid steer.
• Bobcat S510 — the other 500-frame used-market Bobcat skid steer, a step down in output.
• Bobcat S650 — the current mid-frame Bobcat workhorse, one capacity step up.