Used Bobcat S550 Skid Steer Loader with Bucket for Sale

Used Bobcat S550 Skid Steer Loader for Sale

Looking for a used Bobcat S550 skid steer loader with bucket? This 500-frame radial-lift loader is designed for digging, backfilling, loading flatbed trucks, material handling, landscaping and general site work. The supplied photos show a white Bobcat S550 with orange wheels and rear hood, an enclosed operator cab, and a black general-purpose bucket.

The images on this page show the supplied machine from multiple angles, including the exterior, rear hood, lift arm, tyres, engine compartment, engine details and operator cab. Year, operating hours, serial number, engine variant, hydraulic options and final condition are confirmed for the specific unit before quotation and shipment.

Bobcat S550 Specifications

Specification note: Bobcat S550 specifications can vary by production year, emissions package, region, tyres, engine variant and optional equipment. The table uses a legacy/iT4 reference configuration. The exact machine nameplate and inspection record take priority.

Why Choose a Used Bobcat S550?

Radial-lift performance for digging and backfilling

The S550 radial-lift design provides a useful lift path for ground-level breakout, digging, backfilling and loading work. It is a practical choice for contractors who need a compact loader with strong manoeuvrability and working reach.

Compact 500-frame loader

With a reference width of approximately 1,643 mm over standard tyres, the S550 can work in yards, construction sites, landscaping areas and other locations where space is limited.

Auxiliary hydraulics for attachment work

The S550 platform supports auxiliary hydraulic attachments such as pallet forks, augers, breakers, brooms, grapples, trenchers and snow attachments, subject to the exact hydraulic flow, coupler and control configuration.

Enclosed operator cab

The listing photos show an enclosed operator cab with protective screens. Cab glass, seat, controls, heating, air conditioning and ventilation operation are checked against the specific machine before shipment.

Common Applications

• Loading soil, sand, aggregate and construction waste.
• Backfilling, site preparation and light grading support.
• Landscaping, yard maintenance and property work.
• Material handling in recycling yards, warehouses and stockpiles.
• Loading flatbed trucks and moving materials around compact work areas.
• Trenching, sweeping, breaking and snow removal with compatible attachments.

Attachments and Hydraulic Compatibility

The general-purpose bucket shown in the photos is suitable for carrying, loading, light digging and backfilling. Other attachments can be quoted separately.

Before purchasing a hydraulic attachment, provide the attachment model, required flow rate, coupler type and intended application. We will compare these requirements with the exact S550 configuration and confirm compatibility before shipment. High-flow hydraulics and two-speed travel are options on some S550 configurations and are not automatically included on every machine.

Inspection, Condition and Purchase Process

1. Tell us your destination port, application and preferred configuration.
2. We provide current photos, videos and available machine details.
3. We verify the hour meter, serial number, engine plate, tyres, bucket, cab, controls and hydraulic system.
4. You may arrange an in-person inspection, live video walkaround or independent third-party inspection.
5. We prepare the quotation, shipping plan and required export documents.
6. Before loading, we provide loading photos and confirm the final machine condition.

As a used construction machine, the unit may show normal cosmetic wear, paint variation, tyre wear, bucket wear or previous repair marks. The inspection record for the selected unit is the basis for the final quotation.

Shipping and Container Planning

We can assist with export preparation, loading, lashing and shipping arrangements. The final loading plan depends on the actual machine dimensions, bucket removal, destination port, shipping method and the forwarder’s lashing requirements.

Container quantity and freight cost are confirmed after the unit and destination are selected. Please send us your destination port and required attachments for a detailed shipping quotation.

Bobcat S550 FAQs

Is the Bobcat S550 a vertical-lift loader?

No. The S550 is a radial-lift skid steer loader. It should not be described as a vertical-lift model like the Bobcat S300.

What is the Bobcat S550 rated operating capacity?

The legacy/iT4 reference configuration lists a rated operating capacity of approximately 894 kg (1,971 lb). Actual values may vary by production year, region and configuration. The exact machine documentation takes priority.

Does this used S550 have high-flow hydraulics and two-speed travel?

The exact options must be confirmed from the machine controls, decals, couplers and inspection record. High-flow hydraulics and two-speed travel are not automatically included on every S550.

Does the machine have air conditioning?

The supplied photos show an enclosed cab. Heating, air conditioning and ventilation operation should be confirmed for the exact unit before purchase.

Which engine is fitted?

The legacy reference lists a 4-cylinder Kubota diesel engine with approximately 61 hp. The exact engine model and emissions configuration are verified from the engine plate of the selected machine.

How are the year, hours and serial number verified?

We photograph the hour meter and serial plate of the reserved machine and can arrange a live video inspection or independent third-party inspection before shipment.

Related Used Loaders

For another Bobcat model with a vertical-lift design, compare our Used Bobcat S300 Skid Steer Loader. You can also browse our used skid steer loader category or contact us for current availability and pricing.

About HCQ Machinery

Anhui Huachunqiang Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. is an independent supplier of used construction equipment based in Hefei, China. We supply used excavators, loaders, skid steer loaders, bulldozers, rollers, graders and other construction machinery for international buyers.

We support buyers with machine selection, current photos, inspection arrangements, export preparation and shipping coordination.

Bobcat® is a registered trademark of Bobcat Company. Anhui Huachunqiang Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. is not affiliated with, authorised by or endorsed by Bobcat Company.