11,000 lb
Rated capacity
Diesel
Power
pneumatic
Tire
IC
Series
The Bobcat D50C-9 is an 11,000 lb four-wheel diesel pneumatic-tire forklift, a step up in Bobcat’s midsize-capacity diesel range for heavy building-materials and steel-yard work. It runs the same 74 hp HDI engine as the D35S-9 through D45S-9.
At 176.0 in overall length and a 113 in turning radius, it carries real capacity while staying within the midsize-capacity chassis footprint rather than moving to the larger large-capacity platform.
Bobcat’s total-cost-of-ownership data for this class shows meaningful savings on brake services and steer-axle repairs over five years compared to competitive trucks, backed by the oil-cooled disc brake system’s 5-year/10,000-hour warranty.
Choose the D50C-9 when your heaviest recurring load runs close to 5.5 tons. Tell us your load and application, and we will confirm the fit.
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Specifications
Capacity & load
| Rated load capacity | 11,000 lb |
|---|---|
| Load center | 24 in |
| Configuration | 4-wheel sit-down counterbalance |
Engine & power
| Fuel type | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3,409 cc HDI, 74 hp |
Dimensions
| Free lift | 6.3 in |
|---|---|
| Mast lowered height | 87.8 in |
| Overhead guard height | 87.8 in |
| Overall length | 176.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 83.3 in |
| Turning radius | 113.0 in |
Performance & chassis
| Travel speed (laden / unladen) | 15 / 16 mph |
|---|---|
| Lift speed (laden / unladen) | 103 / 117 fpm |
| Max. gradeability (laden) | 28.5% |
| Tire type | Pneumatic |
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Bobcat D50C-9 sales, rentals & service near you
We stock, rent, and service the D50C-9 across Southern Indiana, Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, and North & Central Alabama. Find your local team:
D50C-9 FAQs
Should I get the D50C-9 or step up to the large-capacity D60S-9?
If your heaviest recurring load stays at or under 11,000 lb, the D50C-9 is the simpler, lower-cost choice on the midsize-capacity chassis. Move to the 13,500 lb D60S-9 only if you regularly run heavier.
What sets the D50C-9 apart from the D45S-9?
It carries 1,000 lb more capacity on the same 83.3 in wheelbase and engine, trading a little lift speed under load for the added rating.