Bobcat S70
skid steer
rental
The smallest skid steer Bobcat builds, at 35.5 in wide with a 36 in bucket. We rent it with the bucket, with a bucket with teeth or as a trailer bundle so the machine and the haul are 1 booking.
Rates don't include delivery, fuel, the 15% damage waiver or tax. See your out-the-door price with a quick quote. Delivery is optional and billed each way.
The narrowest loader Bobcat builds
The S70 sits at the bottom of the Bobcat skid steer line and it is built around one number, 35.5 in across the tires. Every other dimension follows from keeping it under a standard gate.
It runs on the Kubota D1005 diesel at about 23 HP and weighs 2,795 lb, which is what lets a half ton truck tow it on our tilt deck trailer. A full size loader is 3 times the weight and needs a different truck to move it.
What you give up is speed at volume. The S70 carries 700 lb to the bucket and works in small bites, so it is the right machine when access decides the job and the wrong one when tonnage does. For open ground look at the John Deere 318G.
What the S70 is usually rented for
- Backyard landscaping and grading
- Pool and hardscape demolition access
- Moving material through a gate
- Trenching spoil and backfill
- Sod and decomposed granite
- Tight site cleanup
Bobcat S70 specifications
Figures for the machine we rent| Make and model | Bobcat S70 |
|---|---|
| Attachment | 36 in bucket |
| Rated operating capacity | 700 lb |
| Operating weight | 2,795 lb |
| Overall width | 35.5 in, 36 in with the bucket |
| Overall height | 71.4 in |
| Engine | Kubota D1005 diesel, about 23 HP |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Bucket with teeth | Available, $20 |
| Delivery | Optional |
Which term to book
At $197/day and $620/week, the week is worth taking from about the fourth day. The 4-week rate of $1,700 works out near 8.6 days.
We also rent it as a trailer bundle. With the tilt deck it is $272/day, $995/week or $2,650 for 4 weeks. With the dump trailer it is $295, $1,070 or $2,825, which saves $27/day over renting the 2 separately.
Included with every rental
- A current annual inspection, with the operator manual riding in the machine
- A full function check before it leaves the yard, so nothing surprises you on site
- A phone number that reaches the yard directly rather than a call center
Will it fit? 4 things decide it
Measure before you bookGate width
This is the whole point of the machine: 35.5 in across the tires, 36 in with the bucket. Measure your clear gate opening and call before you book.
Overhead clearance
Check any low branches, eaves or patio covers on the route in. The machine needs headroom to raise the bucket to dump.
Ground and turf
Skid steers turn by skidding, which tears turf. Plan on repair, or lay plywood on anything you want to keep.
Trailer and towing
Light enough for the tilt deck trailer we rent, behind a half ton truck. Chains and binders are $20 if you need them.
Skid steers are not forgiving on slopes. Keep the bucket low and drive up and down grade, never across it.
Attachments and trailer bundles
The standard setup is a 36 in bucket. A bucket with teeth is available for $20 if you are digging rather than pushing.
If you have no way to haul it, take a trailer bundle and it goes out as 1 booking. The S70 with the tilt deck trailer is $272/day, $995/week or $2,650 for 4 weeks. With the dump trailer it is $295/day, $1,070/week or $2,825 for 4 weeks.
Operator rules
Skid steer loaders are covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.602 for earthmoving equipment. Your employer is responsible for training and authorizing operators.
- Seat belt and restraint bar down before the machine moves.
- Never leave the seat with the loader arms raised or an attachment in the air.
- Inspect the machine at the start of every shift, including tires, hydraulics and quick attach.
- Keep the bucket low when traveling, especially on any slope.
- Call Arizona 811 before you dig. It is free and it is the law.
Work out the estimate total
Put in the ZIP the machine is going to and how long you need it. The delivery band and the estimate total come back straight away, waiver, fuel and tax included.
| Rental, 1 day | — |
|---|---|
| Damage waiver, 15% | — |
| Prepaid fuel | — |
| Delivery out, enter a ZIP | — |
| Pickup back | — |
| Sales tax, 9.1% | — |
| Estimate total | — |
About this figure. The total carries the 15% damage waiver, prepaid fuel and 9.1% sales tax. This is an estimate rather than a quote, and we confirm the band from the full address before anything is booked.
Zones and rates
Delivery is optional on this machine and billed each way at the compact tier.
| Distance | Each way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 20 mi | $75 | $150 |
| 21 to 30 mi | $95 | $190 |
| 31 to 40 mi | $125 | $250 |
| 41 to 50 mi | $175 | $350 |
Past 50 mi, call us and we will quote the run to your address. Deliveries go out Monday to Friday between 3 and 11 a.m., and same day is possible when the machine is sitting on the yard. Have it ready for pickup before 7 a.m. on the day that it goes back to us.
Where we deliver
Common questions
What engine is in the Bobcat S70?
Kubota D1005 diesel, about 23 HP. It takes regular diesel and the tank holds 6.5 gal, which we prepay at $39.
How much does the Bobcat S70 weigh?
2,795 lb without an attachment. That is the number that matters for towing, because it is what lets a half ton truck pull it on our tilt deck trailer.
What attachments fit the S70?
It goes out with a 36 in bucket as standard, and a bucket with teeth is $20 if you are digging rather than pushing. It is a small carrier, so full size skid steer attachments do not fit it.
Is the S70 the same as a mini track loader?
No. A mini track loader is walk behind or stand on and runs on tracks. The S70 is a ride in loader on wheels with a cab you sit inside, which is why it handles a full day of work more comfortably.
Related equipment
All skid steersReady to book?
You can reserve it online in about 2 min, or call the yard and we will put it straight onto the schedule.
Or talk to a Summit representative
Tell us the job, the access route and the ground conditions, and we will tell you whether this is the right machine before you pay for it.
Call (602) 900-1845