Bobcat E42 Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Bobcat ➔
Model: E42 ➔

The Bobcat E42 is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined jobsite conditions. It is part of Bobcat's 4-ton class and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, municipal maintenance, and site preparation. The E42 features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability, a hydraulic system suited for attachments, and an enclosed cab option for operator comfort. Typical applications include foundation work, drainage installation, and material handling. The Bobcat E42 is valued for its balance of digging performance, transportability, and versatility across a range of light to medium-duty excavation tasks.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Bobcat E42 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Arm Digging Force	5,762.00 lbs (2,613.60 kg)
Boom Swing - Left	75 degrees
Boom Swing - Right	50 degrees
Bucket Digging Force	9,183.00 lbs (4,165.34 kg)
Max Digging Depth	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	17.30 ft (5.27 m)
Max.Dumping Height	12.20 ft (3.72 m)

Dimensions

Bobcat E42 Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Height	98.70 in (250.70 cm)
Height - Top of Cab	8.30 ft (2.53 m)
Length	200.00 in (508.00 cm)
Width	68.90 in (175.01 cm)

Engine

Bobcat E42 Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Emissions	Tier 4
Fuel	Diesel
Net Power	42.70 hp (31.84 kw)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Hydraulic System

Bobcat E42 Mini Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Operating pressure	3045 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	20.00 gpm (75.70 lpm)

Lift System

Bobcat E42 Mini Excavator Lift System specifications
Lift Radius	118.00 in (299.72 cm)
Max Lift Capacity	4,603.00 lbs (2,087.89 kg)

Operating Specifications

Bobcat E42 Mini Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	21.10 gal (79.86 l)
Operating Weight	9,246.00 lbs (4,193.92 kg)

Undercarriage

Bobcat E42 Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Max Travel Speed	2.90 mph (4.67 kph)
Min Travel Speed	1.60 mph (2.57 kph)

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