Bobcat E55 Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Bobcat ➔
Model: E55 ➔

The Bobcat E55 is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined jobsite conditions. It is part of Bobcat's 5-ton class and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, municipal maintenance, and site preparation. The E55 features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability near structures and obstacles. Typical configurations include a diesel engine, hydraulic auxiliary circuits, and a comfortable operator station with joystick controls. Its size and performance make it suitable for tasks requiring excavation capability in areas where larger excavators cannot operate efficiently.

General Specifications

Bobcat E55 Mini Excavator General Specifications specifications
Bucket Breakout Force lbf (N)	9,511 (42,307) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Digging Depth	11.41 ft (3.48 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Digging Reach	19.33 ft (5.89 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine	49.70 hp (37.06 kw) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Operating Weight	11,357.00 lbs (5,151.45 kg) — Starting 2025 Model Year

Boom/Stick 1

Bobcat E55 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom Swing - Left	75 degrees
Boom Swing - Right	50 degrees
Max Cutting Height	13.60 ft (4.15 m)
Max Digging Depth	12.90 ft (3.93 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	20.00 ft (6.10 m)

Buckets

Bobcat E55 Mini Excavator Buckets specifications
Arm Digging Force	5,751.00 lbs (2,608.61 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae	8,977.00 lbs (4,071.90 kg)

Dimensions

Bobcat E55 Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Height	8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	8.34 ft (2.54 m)
Length	17.25 ft (5.26 m)
Overall Transport Length	206.40 in (524.26 cm)
Weight	12,313.00 lbs (5,585.09 kg)
Width	6.44 ft (1.96 m)

Engine

Bobcat E55 Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Tier 4
Fuel	Diesel
Net Power	49.80 hp (37.14 kw)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Hydraulic System

Bobcat E55 Mini Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	20.00 gpm (75.70 lpm)
Standard Pressure	3045 psi

Lift

Bobcat E55 Mini Excavator Lift specifications
Lift Radius	118.00 in (299.72 cm)
Max Lift Capacity	4,999.00 lbs (2,267.51 kg)

Operational

Bobcat E55 Mini Excavator Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	21.10 gal (79.86 l)
Operating Weight	12,204.00 lbs (5,535.65 kg)

Undercarriage

Bobcat E55 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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