How Much Does a Skid Steer Weigh? Weight Chart by Model (2026)

How much does a skid steer weigh? Anywhere from about 5,400 lb for a small-frame wheeled machine to more than 12,000 lb for a large compact track loader, before you add the attachment. That one number decides the trailer you need, the truck that can pull it, how many chains go on and whether the driver needs a CDL. This guide lists the official operating weight of common Bobcat, John Deere, Kubota, CASE and New Holland models, explains what “operating weight” includes on each brand’s sheet, and walks through the trailer and license math.

Skid steer weight chart: wheeled models

Every weight below comes from the manufacturer’s own spec page or spec sheet. Models are grouped by brand. Non-current models are included because they are what you find on the used market. Where a brand prints two weights (open or closed cab, two engine versions), both are shown.

Model	Operating weight	Notes
Bobcat S450	5,370 lb	Current (Classic line)
Bobcat S510	5,922 to 6,213 lb	Non-current; depends on engine version
Bobcat S570	6,395 lb	Non-current
Bobcat S590	6,649 lb	Current (Classic line)
Bobcat S66	7,154 lb	Non-current (S66-2 replaces it)
Bobcat S650	7,901 lb	Current (Classic line)
Bobcat S76	8,615 lb	Non-current (S76-2 replaces it)
Bobcat S770	9,154 lb	Current (Classic line)
John Deere 318G	6,542 lb	Base machine
John Deere 320G	7,150 lb	Base machine
John Deere 324G	7,700 lb	Base machine
John Deere 330G	9,800 to 9,900 lb	Interim / Final Tier 4
John Deere 332G	9,900 to 10,000 lb	Interim / Final Tier 4
Kubota SSV65	6,790 / 7,055 lb	Open / closed cab
Kubota SSV75	8,157 / 8,422 lb	Open / closed cab
CASE SR160B	5,645 lb	Radial lift
CASE SR175B	6,270 lb	Radial lift
CASE SV185B	6,570 lb	Vertical lift
CASE SR210B	6,970 lb	Radial lift
CASE SR240B	7,400 lb	Radial lift
CASE SR270B	8,117 lb	Radial lift
CASE SV280B	8,000 lb	Vertical lift
CASE SV340B	9,100 lb	Vertical lift
New Holland L316	5,370 to 5,645 lb	The brochure prints both figures
New Holland L320	6,470 lb
New Holland L328	7,895 lb
New Holland L334	8,900 to 9,100 lb	The brochure prints both figures

Sources: Bobcat S450, S510, S570, S590, S66, S650, S76, S770; John Deere spec sheets for the 318G, 320G, 324G, 330G and 332G; Kubota 2026 construction product line brochure; CASE B Series skid steer brochure; New Holland skid steer and CTL brochure.

If you are still choosing a size class, our skid steer sizes chart groups these models into small, medium and large frames by lift capacity. No Cat models are in the chart: Cat’s spec pages would not load for us, and we only publish weights we read on the manufacturer’s own page. The John Deere 316G is missing for the same reason: we could not find its sheet on deere.com. Use the chart to compare classes, then confirm on the sheet for the exact machine and year.

Compact track loader weight chart

Model	Operating weight	Notes
Bobcat T590	7,870 lb	Non-current
Bobcat T66	8,840 lb	Non-current (T66-2 replaces it)
Bobcat T650	8,980 lb	Current (Classic line)
Bobcat T76	9,592 lb	Non-current (T76-2 replaces it)
Bobcat T770	10,515 lb	Current (Classic line)
John Deere 317G	8,423 / 8,683 lb	Standard / wide track
John Deere 325G	9,500 / 9,650 lb	Standard / wide track
John Deere 331G	11,900 / 12,000 lb	Standard / wide track
John Deere 333G	12,000 to 12,100 lb	14,000 lb for the SmartGrade version with counterweights and dozer blade
Kubota SVL65-2	8,090 lb	Open cab (ROPS)
Kubota SVL75-3	9,025 / 9,225 lb	Open / closed cab
Kubota SVL97-3	11,676 / 11,929 lb	Open / closed cab
CASE TR270B	8,270 lb	Radial lift
CASE TR310B	8,880 lb	Radial lift
CASE TR340B	10,000 lb	Radial lift
CASE TV370B	9,945 lb	Vertical lift
CASE TV450B	10,610 lb	Vertical lift
CASE TV620B	16,300 lb	Vertical lift
New Holland C327	8,270 lb
New Holland C330	8,380 lb
New Holland C332	9,630 lb
New Holland C337	9,945 lb
New Holland C345	10,610 lb
New Holland C362	16,100 lb	Open cab, no operator or bucket

Sources: Bobcat T590, T66, T650, T76, T770; John Deere spec sheets for the 317G, 325G, 331G and 333G; Kubota 2026 brochure; CASE B Series CTL brochure; New Holland brochure.

Kubota’s current brochure covers the -3 versions of the SVL75 and SVL97. Many used units in Pennsylvania are the older SVL75-2 and SVL97-2, and we did not find a current Kubota sheet for those, so check the operator’s manual or the original spec sheet for the exact version.

Bobcat S650 weight, and other popular models

The Bobcat S650 sits right in the middle of the wheeled chart, which makes it a good reference point. Bobcat lists it at 7,901 lb operating weight, with a 2,690 lb rated operating capacity, a 5,380 lb tipping load and a 72.1 in overall width. Its track twin, the T650, is 8,980 lb.

Other quick lookups from the charts above:

• Bobcat S770: 9,154 lb. The T770 is 10,515 lb, which puts it over the federal 10,000 lb tie-down threshold.
• John Deere 332G: 10,000 lb with the Final Tier 4 engine, 9,900 lb with the Interim Tier 4 one.
• John Deere 333G: 12,100 lb with the standard 450 mm track.
• CASE SR270B: 8,117 lb. New Holland L328: 7,895 lb.

What “operating weight” includes on each spec sheet

Operating weight is not the weight of the bare machine, and the brands do not all count the same things. Here is what each sheet says:

Brand	Operator	Fuel	Bucket
Bobcat	“A standard size operator” (no pounds given)	Full fluids, including fuel	Standard bucket included
John Deere (G-Series sheets)	175 lb	Full fuel tank	Not stated; the sheet says “standard equipment” and lists a “base machine” weight
Kubota SSV	175 lb, included	Not stated	Not stated
Kubota SVL	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated
CASE B Series	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated
New Holland	175 lb	Not stated (C362: fully fueled)	A named bucket for each model (C362: no bucket, no operator)

Sources: Bobcat FAQ; footnotes on the John Deere, Kubota and New Holland sheets listed above.

What that means on the trailer:

• The operator comes off. On the Deere, New Holland and Kubota SSV sheets, 175 lb of the number is the operator. With the cab empty the machine is a little lighter than printed. Don’t count on that as margin.
• The bucket may or may not be in it. Bobcat and New Holland include one. Deere doesn’t say, so if the bucket rides along, add it.

The bucket on the sheet is also a standard one. A larger bucket, a counterweight kit, a cab enclosure with heat and air, or tracks over tires on a wheeled machine all add pounds. For the trailer math, start from the sheet and add, never subtract.

Add the attachment: it can be 3,000 lb

The attachment is where buyers underestimate the load. A pallet fork is light. A mulcher or cold planer can weigh more than a third of what a mid-size machine does. These weights come from the John Deere attachment catalog and Bobcat’s mulcher page:

Attachment	Weight (manufacturer)
Pallet fork, 42 in tines (Deere P45 / P60)	397 / 412 lb
Snow blower (Deere SB72E to SB84S)	905 to 1,090 lb
Hydraulic hammer with skid steer mount (Deere HH40C to HH80C)	820 to 1,090 lb
Rock grapple, 66 to 84 in (Deere GR66B to GR84B)	1,125 to 1,255 lb
Mulching head (Deere SM60 to MH72D)	1,500 to 3,155 lb
Drum mulcher, 50 to 72 in (Bobcat)	2,350 to 3,290 lb
Cold planer (Deere CP18G to CP40G)	2,270 to 3,000 lb

Sources: John Deere compact construction attachments catalog (DKAATTACH 24-10); Bobcat drum mulcher specs.

Real loads, built from the numbers above:

• John Deere 324G (7,700 lb) with a P45 pallet fork (397 lb): about 8,100 lb.
• John Deere 320G (7,150 lb) with a GR72B rock grapple (1,165 lb): about 8,300 lb.
• Bobcat T770 (10,515 lb) with a 72 in drum mulcher (up to 3,290 lb): about 13,800 lb.
• John Deere 333G (12,100 lb) with an MH72D mulching head (3,155 lb): about 15,250 lb.

On the Bobcat example, the sheet weight already counts a standard bucket, so that total assumes the bucket goes on the trailer next to the mulcher. On the Deere examples the bucket is not in the sheet weight: if it rides along, add it. If the job needs two attachments, load both and count both. Our rule of thumb: size the trailer for the heaviest attachment you own, not for the bucket. Our guide to skid steer attachments covers which ones are worth owning and which need high flow.

What trailer do you need for a skid steer?

The number that matters on a trailer is its GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating), printed on the VIN plate. GVWR is the most the trailer may weigh loaded, including itself. So the payload is:

Payload = trailer GVWR − trailer empty weight

A hypothetical example: a trailer with a 14,000 lb GVWR that weighs 3,500 lb empty can carry 10,500 lb. That covers a Bobcat S770 with a pallet fork. It does not cover a T770 with a drum mulcher, at about 13,800 lb.

How to pick a trailer for a skid steer:

1. Add up the load: spec-sheet operating weight, every attachment you will carry, plus chains, binders and fuel cans.
2. Find the empty weight of the trailer from the manufacturer or a scale ticket, and subtract it from the GVWR.
3. Leave margin. If the payload barely covers the load today, it will not cover the next, bigger machine.
4. Check the truck too: its towing rating, hitch rating and GCWR (gross combination weight rating) must cover the trailer’s loaded weight. Those are on the door sticker or in the owner’s manual.

For hitch styles (bumper-pull, gooseneck, tilt deck) and which machines each one typically carries, see the trailer table in our guide to transporting heavy equipment in Pennsylvania. Small and mid-size skid steers usually go on a tag or tilt trailer behind a heavy-duty pickup. Large track loaders with attachments push you toward a gooseneck.

❌ Wrong: “The machine is 7,900 lb and the trailer says 10,000 lb on the plate, so I have 2,100 lb to spare.”

✅ Right: “The trailer weighs 3,000 lb empty, so with the S650 on it I am already at about 10,900 lb, over the 10,000 lb rating. I need a bigger trailer.”

When does hauling a skid steer need a CDL?

Federal rules go by ratings. Under 49 CFR 383.91, a combination needs a Class A CDL when its gross combination weight rating is 26,001 lb or more and the towed trailer has a GVWR over 10,000 lb. 49 CFR 383.5 uses the rating or the actual weight, whichever is greater, and the rule applies to vehicles used in commerce.

This is the part that catches skid steer owners. The trailer’s own weight counts. Put a 7,150 lb Deere 320G on a trailer that weighs 3,000 lb empty and you are past 10,000 lb before the grapple goes on, so the trailer needs a GVWR over 10,000 lb. The S650 example above is the same story. So the deciding number is the truck’s GCWR: if it is 26,001 lb or more and you haul for your business, plan on a Class A driver, even if the scale reads less that day.

Two more thresholds from our transport guide:

• Tie-downs: machines of 10,000 lb or more need at least four tie-downs under 49 CFR 393.130, with the bucket or attachment lowered and secured. That covers the Bobcat T770, the John Deere 332G with the Final Tier 4 engine (exactly 10,000 lb), the 331G and 333G, Kubota SVL97-3, CASE TR340B, TV450B and TV620B, and New Holland C345 and C362 on their own. Under 49 CFR 393.106(d), the combined working load limit must be at least half the cargo weight, and a chain from the trailer to the machine counts for half its rating.
• Interstate trips: the federal definition of a commercial motor vehicle in 49 CFR 390.5 starts at 10,001 lb, which can bring in other requirements even without a CDL. If you think a farm or other exception applies, confirm it with PennDOT before the trip.

Width is rarely the problem. Bobcat lists the T770 at 78 in wide and the S770 at 72.1 in, well under Pennsylvania’s 8 ft 6 in (102 in) legal width.

Wheels vs tracks: how much weight do tracks add?

Tracks, rollers and the undercarriage add weight. Comparing twins from the same brand, with the same basis on each sheet:

Wheeled	Tracked twin	Difference
Bobcat S650: 7,901 lb	T650: 8,980 lb	+1,079 lb
Bobcat S66: 7,154 lb	T66: 8,840 lb	+1,686 lb
Bobcat S76: 8,615 lb	T76: 9,592 lb	+977 lb
Bobcat S770: 9,154 lb	T770: 10,515 lb	+1,361 lb
John Deere 324G: 7,700 lb	325G: 9,500 lb	+1,800 lb
John Deere 332G: 10,000 lb	333G: 12,100 lb	+2,100 lb
CASE SR270B: 8,117 lb	TR270B: 8,270 lb	+153 lb
New Holland L328: 7,895 lb	C327: 8,270 lb	+375 lb

For most pairs the track version is roughly 1,000 to 2,100 lb heavier, enough to move a load from one trailer size to the next. CASE and New Holland list much smaller gaps on their sheets. In exchange, tracks spread the weight: lower ground pressure, better footing on mud and slopes. Our skid steer vs compact track loader comparison covers the rest of that trade, and our radial vs vertical lift guide explains the other letter in CASE model names.

How heavy are the machines for sale in Pennsylvania?

On November 12, 2026, Pennsylvania dealers had 79 skid steers, compact track loaders and mini loaders listed on Heavy Listing. Fifteen of them are models whose spec sheet puts them at 10,000 lb or more: eight Bobcat T770s, four John Deere 333Gs, a 2020 John Deere 332G, a CASE TR340B and a CASE TV450B. Plan the truck and four tie-downs for any of those before you go look at one.

Three more on that list are 2023 and 2024 Kubota SVL97-2s. That is the older generation we have no official weight for, so ask the dealer for the spec sheet or the operator’s manual figure before you book the trailer.

At the lighter end, the list included a 2018 Bobcat S450 (5,370 lb class) at $27,500, a 2024 John Deere 318G (6,542 lb) at $35,000 and a 2023 John Deere 320G (7,150 lb) at $43,000. If price is the next question, our guides to used skid steer prices and used compact track loader prices break the listings down by brand and age.

Checklist before you load

• ☐ Operating weight from the spec sheet for the exact model, version and year.
• ☐ Weight of every attachment going on the trailer, from its own spec sheet or decal.
• ☐ Trailer GVWR from the VIN plate, minus the trailer’s empty weight, covers the total with margin.
• ☐ Truck towing rating, hitch rating and GCWR checked; Class A CDL if the GCWR is 26,001 lb or more and the trailer is rated over 10,000 lb, used in commerce.
• ☐ Four rated tie-downs on any machine of 10,000 lb or more, bucket or attachment lowered and secured.
• ☐ On a used machine, a look at the tie-down points and lift arms before you trust them with chains: our used skid steer inspection checklist covers both.

The bottom line

So how much does a skid steer weigh? About 5,400 to 10,000 lb on wheels and about 7,900 to 12,100 lb on tracks for the common models, with a few big track loaders past 16,000 lb. The machine is only the first line of the sum. Add the attachment, add the trailer’s own weight, and compare the total with the trailer’s GVWR and the truck’s GCWR. If the trailer is rated over 10,000 lb and the truck’s GCWR is 26,001 lb or more, the driver needs a Class A CDL for business use. Get the numbers from the manufacturer’s sheet for the exact machine, and plan the haul before you buy.