Bobcat T590 Specs: Compact Track Loader Features and Performance

Bobcat offers versatile, agile, and tough machines, and the T590 track loader is no exception. It’s a compact vehicle, ideal for loading and unloading construction materials such as blocks and bricks.

It offers the highest lifting height in the entire Bobcat’s 500 series and makes for a perfect solution to work in rough conditions and limited spaces.

The T590 T4 Bobcat is the most recent model of the T590. The previous model is the T590 iT4. The specs for the iT4 are the same, the only difference is that the EPA emissions tier is Interim Tier 4 rather than regular T4.

In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about the Bobcat T590 including specs, features, and performance.

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Bobcat T590 Specs

The Bobcat T590 construction vehicle comes with a great spec sheet. It’s more powerful than all the previous models of the company’s 500 platform and here’s a list of specs you need to know.

Engine Specs

Torque: 252.30 Nm (or 186 lb-feet) @ 1,800 RPM (ISO 14396)
Power: 50.80 kw or 68.1 HP @ 2,600 RPM (ISO 14396)
Max Speed: 16 kmph or 10 mph
Fuel Tank: 138.20 L or 36.5 gallons
Fuel Type: Diesel
Displacement: 146 in3 (cubic inches)
Number of Cylinders: 4

The Bobcat T590 has an engine that supplies 186 lb-ft of torque at 1,800 rpm and 68.1 hp at 2,600 rpm with 4 cylinders.

With this power it can reach a max speed of 10 mph. The T590 requires diesel fuel and has a 36.5 gallon gas tank.

Capacities

Tipping Capacity: 2,773 kg or 6113.4 lb (ISO 14397-1)
Operating Capacity: 971 kg or 2140.7 lb (ISO 14397–1)
Pump Capacity: 64.70 L/minute

The Bobcat T590 has a tipping capacity of 6113.4 lb which means that the vehicle will not be able to lift and will physically tip forward if exceeded. However, the operation capacity is the actual safe capacity that can be loaded on the track loader

The operating capacity is usually around 50% of the tipping capacity.

The operating capacity of the Bobcat T590 is 2140.7 lbs.

Weight Specs

Operating Weight: 3,664 kg or 8,077.7 lb
Shipping Weight: 3,283 kg or 7,237.7 lb

The Bobcat T590 weight 8,077.7 lbs during operation and is shipped at 7,237.7 lbs. This is important if you plan to transport this vehicle; you must know the weight in order to insure a trailer and truck that can support this weight.

Dimensions

Height: 77.6 in or 197.1 cm
Width: 67 in or 170.1 cm (with 320 mm tracks)
Length: 104.6 in or 265.6 cm (without attachments)

Knowing the height of you vehicle is important as well because you need to understand how it can maneuver and fit either during transportation or on site.

The Bobcat t590 is 77.6 inches high, 67 inches wide, and 104.6 inches long.

Special Features

Deluxe instrument panel
Front and rear operating lights
Bobcat’s noise reduction kit
Deluxe operator cab including rear, top, and side windows with interior cab foam
BICS (Bobcat Interlock Control System)
Password quipped keyless start capability
Cushioned tilt and lift cylinders
Hydraulic bucket positioning with on and off switch
Cushioned suspension seat
Seat belt and seat bar
Automatically activated glow plugs
Hydraulics and engine system shutdown feature
Auxiliary hydraulics (maximum flow/variable flow)
Automatically activated intake air heater
2,000 hours or 24 months of the limited warranty

Design

The Bobcat T590 is a powerful and compact track loader that offers faster recovery time and better torque than all the previous 500 series models. It consumes less fuel and generates less noise while offering more headroom and comfort.

The loader has a patented single-plane design that not only minimizes the load on pins but it also reduces side-to-side lift arm motion. The machine delivers more horsepower to help you work faster to save time and fuel.

The Bobcat T590 offers all the commonly used loader control patterns. Better yet, you can easily switch between different control styles by simply flipping a switch.

You can choose from Bobcat’s premium class SJC (Selectable Joystick Controls) or Standard Controls based on your preferences. You can even use a Radio Remote Control System to operate the loader during harsh working environments.

Performance

The Bobcat T590 comes with durable tracks. The steel tracks and forged steel idlers require minimal maintenance and can work on the roughest surfaces.

You also have the option to use the Bobcat’s EarthForce rubber tracks to improve your productivity. These tracks are made of synthetic and natural rubbers to improve durability and performance.

They can withstand the toughest working environments and provide you with a more comfortable and smoother riding experience.

One of the best features of the Bobcat T590 track loader is that it comes with the Bobcat’s Deluxe Instrumentation Panel as standard. This panel brings the latest advancements in productivity, monitoring, and communication.

It provides you with the attachment information in real-time to track usage, read alerts, and monitor key loader operations. The panel offers an intuitive interface and sharp LCD where you can read notifications and access important data to make sure that your track loader is working at its peak capacity.

Operator’s Comfort

The cushioned suspension seat allows you to work at a pleasant temperature, sit comfortably, and stay fresh for longer times. It ensures that you have the best possible all-around visibility for faster and easier operations.

The seat is placed mindfully so that you can see the cutting edge and bucket corners conveniently. You won’t need to raise the loader’s arms to view the tires or tracks. Better yet, you can easily adjust the seat by moving it backward or forward to suit your preferences.

If you live in a place with a cold climate, you can opt for a heated seat that will keep you warm. The company also offers different seat clothes and the air ride suspension seat for maximum comfort.

Other than the seat comfort, the operator-friendly control allows you to operate the loader with minimal fatigue. You can use the fingertip controls to use different Bobcat attachments, including grapples, buckets, tilers, sweepers, and soil conditioners.

The engine speed controls are located right in front of the seat so that you can use them conveniently. Plus, you can also adjust all the foot pedals based on your body’s needs.

The Bobcat T590 offers a large entry/exit area, which means you won’t need to worry about bumping your head while entering or exiting the loader. The interior of the loader is also spacious to accommodate all types of people.

If you like to work in a clean environment, the Bobcat T590 steer track loader has got you covered. That’s because it comes with a pressurized cab, which means that the mud, dust, dirt, and other debris won’t enter the interior space.

Attachments

The Bobcat T590 comes with a range of attachments such as backhoes, augers, landscape rakes, sweepers, soil conditioners, tilers, grapples, buckets, saws, and so on.

The process of changing the attachments is very easy using the standard Bob-Tach mounting system. The entire process of swapping an attachment takes only about a minute with this mounting system.

You can also go one step further by opting for the optional power Bob-Tach mounting system. This system allows you to swap your non-hydraulic attachments without needing to leave the cabin.

All you need is to push down the dash switch and the loader will connect its wedges into the attachment. It also allows you to change your hydraulic attachments and you can do it by securing the attachment and hooking up the hoses.

Here is a full list of attachments available with the Bobcat T590:

Angle Broom
Auger
Backhoe
Box Blade
Dozer Blade
Snow Blade
Snow V-Blade
Hydraulic Breaker
Brush Saw
Brushcat ™ Rotary Cutter
Bucket Adapter
Buckets
Chipper
Combination Bucker
Concrete Mixer
Conrete Pump
Digger
Drop Hammer
Dumping Hopper
Flail Cutter
Grader
Farm/Utility Grapples
Industrial Grapples
Root Grapples
Landplane
Landscape Rake
Laser Equipment
Mower
Packer Wheel
Pallet Fork
Planer
Rebar Bender
Rock Bucket
Sand Cleaner
Scarifier
Scraper
Seeder
Silt Fence Installer
Snow Pusher
Snowblower
Sod Layer
Soil Conditioner
Spreader
Rear Stabilizer
Stump Grinder
Sweeper
Three-Point Hitch Adapter
Tiller
Tilt-Tatch ™
Tree Spade
Trench Compactor
Trencher
Utility Fork
Utility Frame
Vibratory Roller
Water Kit
Wheel Saw
Whisker Broom

For more information, check out: https://www.bobcat.com/eu/en/attachments/compact-track-loaders-attachments

Maintenance

Another great feature of this loader is that it requires less maintenance. The company has extended the maintenance intervals for the new engine that you get with the Bobcat T590.

You’ll need the first service after 500 hours of use and the frequency of the loader’s fuel filter replacements has also been reduced.

The loader relies on multiple protection features to improve longevity and minimize maintenance. These features include cold-weather protection, battery run-down protection, self-diagnostics, and machine shutdown protection.

It’s important to note that you don’t need to raise the lift arms of the loader to gain access to the engine’s checks and fills in order to service. The belt-driven system allows you to service the loader from one side.

It also increases the machine’s longevity, reduces noise levels, and allows the engine to run slower. Better yet, standing on wheels or laying on the ground is not required to grease the pins, thanks to easy-to-access grease points.

Just like most loaders that Bobcat offers, the T590 track loader also comes with a maintenance-free chain case.

Final Words

The demand for construction vehicles and loaders continues to increase. The Bobcat T590 provides operators with the opportunity not only to meet but also exceed those demands. It’s an efficient, safe, compact, and powerful loader that’s ideal for tight and tall tasks.

Bobcat T590 Specs: Compact Track Loader Features and Performance