Bobcat S70 VS MANITOU 1340R Skid Steer Loader

₹13 – ₹15 Lakhs^*

Bobcat S70

Engine

Kubota 23.5 HP
Capacity

318 kg
Weight

1291 kg
Bucket Capacity

0.23 cu.m
Dump Height

1882 mm
Tipping Load

642 kg

Radial Lift

₹17 – ₹23 Lakhs^*

MANITOU 1340R

Engine

Yanmar 49 HP
Capacity

612 kg
Weight

2200 kg
Bucket Capacity

0.31-33 m³
Dump Height

2197 mm
Tipping Load

1224 kg

Radial Lift

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Bobcat S70 VS MANITOU 1340R Skid Steer Loader

Bobcat S70

₹13 – ₹15 Lakhs

MANITOU 1340R

₹17 – ₹23 Lakhs

Particulars	Bobcat S70	MANITOU 1340R

Bobcat S70 vs Manitou 1340R: Which One to Buy?

These two skid steer loaders sit in different weight classes, not just different sizes. The Bobcat S70 is a small machine built for tight sites, nurseries, small farms and indoor jobs where space is short. The Manitou 1340R carries almost double the load and works well on real construction sites, where you lift and move heavier material all day.

Bobcat also runs one of the widest attachment and dealer networks for skid steers in India, so buckets, forks, augers and other tools are easy to find and fit. Manitou has a smaller network here, so check dealer distance and attachment stock near your site before you buy. If your work is light, indoor or in narrow lanes, the S70 is the easier machine to own. If you load and carry heavier material daily, the 1340R gets more done per trip. See the full Bobcat skid steer range, all skid steer loaders, or read our skid steer loader guide.

Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader

Pros:

Compact size suitable for tight job sites and indoor applications
Efficient Kubota 23.5 hp liquid-cooled diesel engine provides good fuel economy
Light operating weight allows for easy maneuverability and stability under load
Dump height of about 1.81-1.88 m is adequate for discharging material into bins or trucks

Cons:

Lower rated operating capacity of 318 kg may be insufficient for heavier tasks
Maximum speed of 9.8 km/hr is relatively slow
Basic hydraulic system with a maximum pump flow of 37 L/min

MANITOU 1340R Skid Steer Loader

Pros:

Higher engine power with a Yanmar 49 hp diesel engine offers better efficiency for various applications
Greater rated operating capacity of 612 kg allows for handling heavier loads
Higher dump height of roughly 2.2 m facilitates better unloading into trucks and bins
Slightly faster maximum speed of 10.7 km/hr

Cons:

Larger in size, which may limit maneuverability in extremely confined spaces
Higher operating weight ranging between 2,200 to 2,700 kg could be a disadvantage for certain surfaces
Shorter warranty period of 1 Year compared to the Bobcat's 2 Years

Closing Recommendation

Both are capable skid steer loaders, so pick by your site size and your daily load. Choose the Bobcat S70 when you work in tight, narrow or indoor sites and your loads are light to moderate, because it turns easily and its wide attachment network keeps tools easy to find. Choose the Manitou 1340R when you lift and carry heavier material each day and have open space to work in, because its higher capacity gets more done per trip. So match the machine to your work: Bobcat S70 for tight sites and light loads, Manitou 1340R for heavier daily loads.