The Bobcat S130 skid steer loader has a Kubota V2203-M-DI-E2B-BC-3 four-cylinder diesel engine producing 49 horsepower. It has an operating weight of 5,235 pounds (2,374.6 kg). It comes standard with auxiliary hydraulics, Bob-Tach attachment system, engine shutdown, and a Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS). It is also available with optional joystick control, cab enclosure, heater, suspension seat, deluxe instrumentation, power Bob-Tach, ride control and hydraulic bucket positioning. Its hydraulic system delivers fluid at a rate of 16.9 gallons (64 L) per minute at a system pressure of 2,600 pounds per square inch (PSI) (17,926.4 kPa).

The S130 stands 6.4 feet (1.9 m) tall and 5.2 ft (1.6 m) wide and can reach speeds of 7.3 miles per hour (11.7 km/h). It is compatible with more than 20 Bobcat attachments.