15,500 lb
Rated capacity
Diesel
Power
pneumatic
Tire
IC
Series
The Bobcat D70S-9 is a 15,500 lb four-wheel diesel pneumatic-tire forklift built for lumberyard work and rough outdoor terrain. Deep-tread pneumatic tires and high ground clearance handle gravel, dirt, and uneven loading pads without losing traction.
The 108.5 hp diesel engine and Shift ProTek transmission protection keep it cycling through multi-shift lumber, steel, and building-materials operations, and the oil-cooled disc brake system carries a 5-year/10,000-hour warranty.
At 192.8 in overall length and a 97.2 in overhead guard height, it’s sized for real outdoor yard work rather than tight indoor aisles, matching the scale of stacked lumber, steel bundles, and bulk material handling.
Choose the D70S-9 when your heaviest recurring load runs close to 7.75 tons and your operation works lumber, steel, or rough outdoor terrain. Tell us your load and yard conditions, and we will confirm the fit.
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Specifications
Capacity & load
| Rated load capacity | 15,500 lb |
|---|---|
| Load center | 24 in |
| Configuration | 4-wheel sit-down counterbalance, rider-seated |
Engine & power
| Fuel type | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3.4L, 108.5 hp (80.4 kW) |
Dimensions
| Free lift | 8.1 in |
|---|---|
| Mast lowered height | 98.4 in |
| Overhead guard height | 97.2 in |
| Overall length | 192.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in |
Performance & chassis
| Travel speed (laden / unladen) | 18.1 / 20.7 mph |
|---|---|
| Lift speed (laden / unladen) | 92.5 / 104.3 fpm |
| Max. gradeability (laden) | 39.0% |
| Tire type | Pneumatic |
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Bobcat D70S-9 sales, rentals & service near you
We stock, rent, and service the D70S-9 across Southern Indiana, Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, and North & Central Alabama. Find your local team:
D70S-9 FAQs
Is the D70S-9 built specifically for lumberyard work?
Bobcat's own product photography and application notes for the D70S-9 center on lumberyard and rough-terrain use — carrying hardwood bundles, raising forks to pull wood from outdoor shelving, and working gravel-and-asphalt yards.
How does the D70S-9 compare to the D60S-9?
Both share the same 108.5 hp engine and 90.6 in wheelbase. The D70S-9 carries 2,000 lb more capacity, the tradeoff being a slightly lower top travel and lift speed.