Bobcat E85 Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Bobcat ➔
Model: E85 ➔

Bobcat E85 is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and site preparation in confined work areas. It is part of Bobcat's 8-ton class and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, utility installation, and general earthmoving. The E85 typically features a zero tail swing design, hydraulic auxiliary options, and a comfortable operator station for improved control in tight spaces. Its size and operating weight make it suitable for transport between jobsites while still providing strong digging performance. Bobcat E85 mini excavator specifications vary by configuration, attachment package, and production year.

Boom/Stick 1

Bobcat E85 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom Swing - Left	64 degrees
Boom Swing - Right	61 degrees
Max Cutting Height	16.50 ft (5.03 m)
Max Digging Depth	15.50 ft (4.72 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	23.60 ft (7.19 m)

Buckets

Bobcat E85 Mini Excavator Buckets specifications
Arm Digging Force	8,253.00 lbs (3,743.50 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae	16,269.00 lbs (7,379.50 kg)

Dimensions

Bobcat E85 Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Height	8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Length	246.00 in (624.84 cm)
Overall Transport Length	246.00 in (624.84 cm)
Weight	18,977.00 lbs (8,607.83 kg)
Width	7.33 ft (2.24 m)

Engine

Bobcat E85 Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Tier 4
Fuel	Diesel
Gross Power	65.90 hp (49.14 kw)
Power Measured @	2100 rpm

Hydraulic System

Bobcat E85 Mini Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	25.10 gpm (95.00 lpm)
Standard Pressure	3045 psi

Lift

Bobcat E85 Mini Excavator Lift specifications
Lift Radius	118.00 in (299.72 cm)
Max Lift Capacity	9,754.00 lbs (4,424.35 kg)

Operational

Bobcat E85 Mini Excavator Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	30.60 gal (115.82 l)
Operating Weight	18,977.00 lbs (8,607.83 kg)

Undercarriage

Bobcat E85 Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Max Travel Speed	2.90 mph (4.67 kph)
Min Travel Speed	1.70 mph (2.74 kph)

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