Bobcat 331 vs Bobcat E26

The Bobcat 331 is the heavier machine, at 3.27 t against 2.61 t, and the Bobcat 331 has more power (29.9 kW against 14.9 kW).

The Bobcat 331 is ahead on: digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, more digging or pushing force, bigger fuel tank, faster, lower to transport. The Bobcat E26 is ahead on: more hydraulic flow.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat 331 and the Bobcat E26 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Bobcat 331	Bobcat E26
Operating weight	3,273 kg	2,608 kg
Max digging depthHigher is better	3.101 m+21%	2.568 m
Max reach at ground levelHigher is better	4.874 m+10%	4.413 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better	3.089 m+9%	2.845 m
Bucket digging forceHigher is better	31 kN+31%	24 kN
Pump flowHigher is better	91 L/min	94 L/min+4%
Fuel tankHigher is better	57.9 L+68%	34.4 L
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	5.6 km/h+30%	4.3 km/h
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	2.391 m+2%	2.438 m
Overall length	4.88 m	4.174 m

All specifications

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FigureBobcat 331 Bobcat E26

Dimensions

Overall length4.88 mTravel position; 4,882 mm in the O&M manual4.174 mOverall length in travel position

Overall height (to top of cab)2.391 m2,394 mm in the O&M manual2.438 mHeight

Swing centre to front (transport)3.493 m3.192 mMinimum radius in travel position

Engine cover height1.476 m1.54 mGround line to top of engine cover

Ground clearance, counterweight0.511 m532 mm in the O&M manual0.539 m

Blade height0.378 m0.319 m

Overall width1.54 mOver tracksNot published

Shoe width0.32 mRubber track0.25 mRubber track width

Track lengthNot published1.965 mOverall length of track assembly

Track length on groundNot published1.543 m

Swing centre to bladeNot published1.462 mMachine centre line to blade

Track lug heightNot published0.021 m

Blade widthNot published1.5 mStandard 1500 mm dozer blade

Tail swing radiusNot published0.82 mSwing clearance, rear (plan view)

Tail swing radius, medium counterweightNot published0.84 mP* in the table

Performance

Max digging height4.539 m4.006 mWorking range H, maximum bucket tooth height

Max dumping height3.089 m2.845 mWorking range I

Max digging depth3.101 m2.568 mWorking range K

Max vertical wall digging depth2.202 m1.474 mWorking range J

Max reach at ground level4.874 m4.413 mWorking range C

Stick length1.2 mNot published

Bucket digging force31 kN24 kN

Rated lift capacity602 kgNot published

Swing speed9.2 rpm9.3 rpmSlew rate

Minimum swing radius1.4 mNot published

Boom swing, left90°60°

Boom swing, right50°60°

Travel speed (high)5.6 km/h4.3 km/h

Travel speed (low)2.1 km/h2.5 km/h

Ground pressure29.4 kPa30.3 kPaRubber tracks

Max digging reachNot published4.542 m

Max height of working equipment, dipperstick retractedNot published3.104 mWorking range G

Max working equipment radius, boom at max height, dipperstick retractedNot published2.052 mWorking range D

Max blade heightNot published0.385 mWorking range E, above ground

Max blade depthNot published0.42 mWorking range F, below ground

Bucket rotationNot published185°Working range A, bucket pivot angle

Min front swing radiusNot published1.755 mPlan view O, minimum turning radius

Boom swing offset, leftNot published0.58 m

Boom swing offset, rightNot published0.705 mPlan view N, right-hand rotation

Working width at max left-hand rotationNot published1.616 mPlan view R

Working width at max right-hand rotationNot published1.741 mPlan view Q

Arm digging forceNot published16 kN

Max drawbar pullNot published29 kN

Weight

Operating weight3,273 kg2,608 kgWith cab and bucket, ISO 6016

Transport massNot published2,477 kgNo attachment

Weight reduction with canopyNot published-118 kg

Engine

Engine modelKubota V2203-EBYanmar 3TNV76-PBC

Cylinders4D-series O&M manual3

Displacement2.2 L1.1 L

Net power29.9 kW (40.0 hp)SAE net at 2,400 rpmNot published

EmissionsNot publishedEU Stage V

Gross powerNot published14.9 kW (20 hp)Maximum power at 2,400 rpm, ISO 14396

Max torqueNot published66 NmAt 1,800 rpm, SAE J1995

Hydraulics

Pump flow91 L/minTotal capacity; imperial 24 gpm94 L/min

Auxiliary circuit flow62 L/minNot published

Auxiliary circuit relief172 barNot published

Auxiliary circuit flow, primaryNot published54 L/minRelief 180 bar

Auxiliary circuit flow, secondaryNot published20 L/minRelief 179 bar

Service capacities

Fuel tank57.9 L34.4 L

Hydraulic tank29.5 L10.2 LHydraulic reservoir

Engine oil, with filter7.1 L3.6 L

Cooling system15.1 LWithout heater, including recovery tank4.3 LWith heater (3.9 L without)

Final drive oil, each side1.6 LNot published

Hydraulic system, with tankNot published23 LSystem capacity

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter250 hoursFirst change at 50 h250 hoursor 12 months; first change at 50 h

Fuel filters250 hours250 hours

Hydraulic filter500 hoursAlso at first 100 h500 hoursand case drain filter; first change at 50 h

Hydraulic oil1,000 hoursWith the filter; also at first 100 h500 hours

Final drive oil1,000 hoursNot published

Coolant1,000 hoursOr every 6 monthsNot published

Swing circle and pinion grease50 hoursThree fittingsNot published

Pivot points grease10 hours21 places10 hours

Final drive oil, first changeNot published50 hoursthen check the level every 250 h

Swing bearing greaseNot published50 hoursevery 10 h when working in water

Engine valve clearanceNot published1,000 hoursor 12 months

Sources: Bobcat D-Series Excavators brochure (322, 325, 328, 331, 331E, 334, 337, 341), Machine.Market copy of the Bobcat Company brochure · Bobcat E26, E27z, E27 brochure B4501724-EN (09-24, EU English) - specifications and lettered dimensions

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat 331Bobcat E26Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat 331 vs Bobcat E26: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat 331 or Bobcat E26?

By operating weight the Bobcat 331 is the biggest at 3.27 t, then the Bobcat E26 at 2.61 t.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat 331 or Bobcat E26?

The Bobcat 331: Bobcat 331 3.101 m, Bobcat E26 2.568 m (max digging depth), a 21% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat 331 or Bobcat E26?

The Bobcat 331: Bobcat 331 4.874 m, Bobcat E26 4.413 m (max reach at ground level), a 10% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat 331 or Bobcat E26?

The Bobcat 331: Bobcat 331 57.9 L, Bobcat E26 34.4 L (fuel tank), a 68% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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