Bobcat T66 vs John Deere 317G
The Bobcat T66 is 137 lb (2%) heavier than the John Deere 317G: 8,560 lb (3,883 kg) versus 8,423 lb (3,821 kg).
Bobcat T66
Operating weight
8,560lb 3,883kg 3.88t
4.28 US tons, 3.88 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 11 ft 3 in × 5 ft 8 in × 6 ft 9 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
John Deere 317G
Operating weight
8,423lb 3,821kg 3.82t
4.21 US tons, 3.82 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 10 ft 8 in × 5 ft 5 in × 6 ft 7 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Bobcat T66 | John Deere 317G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,560 lb (3,883 kg) | 8,423 lb (3,824 kg) |
| Rated operating capacity | 2,400 lb (35% of tipping load (ISO), solid undercarriage; 2,350 lb with torsion undercarriage) | 2,125 lb (35% of tipping load (foundry bucket)) |
| Tipping load | 6,857 lb | 6,070 lb |
| Ground pressure | 5.6 psi (38.6 kPa) | 5.5 psi (37.9 kPa) |
| Length with bucket | 11 ft 3 in (3.43 m) | 10 ft 8 in (3.24 m) |
| Width | 5 ft 8 in (1.72 m) | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Height to top of cab | 6 ft 9 in (2.04 m) | 6 ft 7 in (1.99 m) |
| Height to hinge pin | 10 ft (3.05 m) | 10 ft 1 in (3.07 m) |
| Power (as published) | 74 hp (55.2 kW) | 61 hp (45.6 kW) |
| Max travel speed | 9.3 mph (15.0 km/h) | 7 mph (11.3 km/h) |
| Lift path | Vertical | Vertical |
| Engine | – | Yanmar 4TNV86CHT |
Values come from each model’s own sources; see the model pages for links. Configurations differ, so compare like with like.
Common questions
Which is heavier, the Bobcat T66 or the John Deere 317G?
The Bobcat T66 is 137 lb (2%) heavier than the John Deere 317G: 8,560 lb (3,883 kg) versus 8,423 lb (3,821 kg).
Which is narrower?
The John Deere 317G is narrower: 5 ft 5 in versus 5 ft 8 in.