Bobcat 331 vs XCMG XE45U Pro

The XCMG XE45U Pro is the heavier machine, at 4.8 t against 3.27 t, and the Bobcat 331 has more power (29.9 kW against 29.7 kW).

The Bobcat 331 is ahead on: more power, narrower to transport. The XCMG XE45U Pro is ahead on: digs deeper, dumps higher, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat 331 and the XCMG XE45U Pro 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	XCMG XE45U Pro
Operating weight	3,273 kg	4,800 kg
Net powerHigher is better	29.9 kW+1%	29.7 kW
Max digging depthHigher is better	3.101 m	3.342 m+8%
Max dumping heightHigher is better	3.089 m	4.052 m+31%
Bucket digging forceHigher is better	31 kN	38 kN+23%
Pump flowHigher is better	91 L/min	132 L/min+45%
Fuel tankHigher is better	57.9 L	65 L+12%
Overall widthLower is better	1.54 m+17%	1.85 m
Overall length	4.88 m	5.25 m

All specifications

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FigureBobcat 331 XCMG XE45U Pro

Dimensions

Overall length4.88 mTravel position; 4,882 mm in the O&M manual5.25 m

Overall height (to top of cab)2.391 m2,394 mm in the O&M manualNot published

Swing centre to front (transport)3.493 mNot published

Engine cover height1.476 mNot published

Ground clearance, counterweight0.511 m532 mm in the O&M manualNot published

Blade height0.378 mNot published

Overall width1.54 mOver tracks1.85 m

Shoe width0.32 mRubber track0.35 m

Overall heightNot published2.535 m

Track lengthNot published2.249 m

Undercarriage widthNot published1.85 m

Track length on groundNot published1.8 m

Track gaugeNot published1.5 m

Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.291 m

Tail swing radiusNot published1.215 mMinimum; 1.320 m with extra weight

Performance

Max digging height4.539 m5.479 m

Max dumping height3.089 m4.052 m

Max digging depth3.101 m3.342 m

Max vertical wall digging depth2.202 m2.68 m

Max reach at ground level4.874 mNot published

Stick length1.2 mNot published

Bucket digging force31 kN38 kNISO

Rated lift capacity602 kgNot published

Swing speed9.2 rpmNot published

Minimum swing radius1.4 mNot published

Boom swing, left90°Not published

Boom swing, right50°Not published

Travel speed (high)5.6 km/hNot published

Travel speed (low)2.1 km/hNot published

Ground pressure29.4 kPaNot published

Max digging reachNot published5.715 m

Min front swing radiusNot published2.28 m

Max dozer lifting heightNot published0.417 m

Max dozer cutting depthNot published0.513 m

Bucket capacityNot published0.11 m³Standard bucket

Arm digging forceNot published22 kNISO

Top speedNot published5 km/hHigh range; low range 2.6 km/h

Traction forceNot published42 kN

GradeabilityNot published30 deg / 58%

Weight

Operating weight3,273 kg4,800 kg

Engine

Engine modelKubota V2203-EBKubota D1803, T4F, water-cooled 3-cylinder

Cylinders4D-series O&M manualNot published

Displacement2.2 LNot published

Net power29.9 kW (40.0 hp)SAE net at 2,400 rpm29.7 kW (39.8 hp)SAE J1349 at 2,200 rpm

Max torqueNot published151 Nmat 1,500 rpm

Hydraulics

Pump flow91 L/minTotal capacity; imperial 24 gpm132 L/minTotal hydraulic capacity

Auxiliary circuit flow62 L/minNot published

Auxiliary circuit relief172 barNot published

Auxiliary flowNot published90 L/minAUX maximum flow rate

Max pressureNot published240 barMain system

Service capacities

Fuel tank57.9 L65 L

Hydraulic tank29.5 L36 L

Engine oil, with filter7.1 LNot published

Cooling system15.1 LWithout heater, including recovery tankNot published

Final drive oil, each side1.6 LNot published

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter250 hoursFirst change at 50 hNot published

Fuel filters250 hoursNot published

Hydraulic filter500 hoursAlso at first 100 hNot published

Hydraulic oil1,000 hoursWith the filter; also at first 100 hNot published

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 placesNot published

Sources: Bobcat D-Series Excavators brochure (322, 325, 328, 331, 331E, 334, 337, 341), Machine.Market copy of the Bobcat Company brochure · XCMG XE45U brochure, Technical Specifications p.2 (v4.11-2025-01, XCMG North America)

Drawn to scale

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

Bobcat 331XCMG XE45U ProSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat 331 vs XCMG XE45U Pro: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat 331 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

By operating weight the XCMG XE45U Pro is the biggest at 4.8 t, then the Bobcat 331 at 3.27 t.

Which has more power, the Bobcat 331 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The Bobcat 331: Bobcat 331 29.9 kW (40.0 hp), XCMG XE45U Pro 29.7 kW (39.8 hp) (net power), a 1% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat 331 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The XCMG XE45U Pro: Bobcat 331 3.101 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 3.342 m (max digging depth), a 8% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat 331 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The XCMG XE45U Pro: Bobcat 331 57.9 L, XCMG XE45U Pro 65 L (fuel tank), a 12% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Bobcat 331 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The Bobcat 331: Bobcat 331 1.54 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 1.85 m (overall width), a 17% 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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