The Bobcat E50 is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined job sites. It is part of Bobcat's zero tail swing excavator lineup and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, municipal maintenance, and site preparation. The E50 typically offers a 5-ton operating class, hydraulic versatility for attachments, and a cab or canopy configuration depending on specification. Its compact footprint supports maneuverability in tight spaces while maintaining digging performance for small to medium excavation tasks. The Bobcat E50 is a widely recognized model in the mini excavator category.
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1
Bobcat E50 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Boom Swing - Left
75 degrees
Boom Swing - Right
50 degrees
Max Cutting Height
12.70 ft (3.87 m)
Max Digging Depth
11.60 ft (3.54 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
19.50 ft (5.94 m)
Bucket
Bobcat E50 Mini Excavator Bucket specifications
Arm digging Force
6,744.00 lbs (3,058.50 kg)
Bucket digging Force - SAE
8,977.00 lbs (4,071.20 kg)
Dimensions
Bobcat E50 Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Height - Top of Cab
8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Length
218.70 in (555.50 cm)
Width
6.50 ft (1.98 m)
Engine
Bobcat E50 Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
Tier 4
Fuel
Diesel
Net Power
49.80 hp (37.14 kw)
Power Measured @
2200 rpm
Hydraulic System
Bobcat E50 Mini Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity
20.00 gpm (75.70 lpm)
Lift System
Bobcat E50 Mini Excavator Lift System specifications
Lift Radius
118.00 in (299.72 cm)
Max Lift Capacity
6,034.00 lbs (2,736.51 kg)
Operating Specifications
Bobcat E50 Mini Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity
21.10 gal (79.86 l)
Operating Weight
10,677.00 lbs (4,842.18 kg)
Undercarriage
Bobcat E50 Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Max Travel Speed
3.10 mph (4.99 kph)
Min Travel Speed
1.90 mph (3.06 kph)
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