Bobcat E10e vs Bobcat E42

The Bobcat E42 is the heavier machine, at 4.46 t against 1.2 t.

The Bobcat E10e is ahead on: lower to transport. The Bobcat E42 is ahead on: digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, more digging or pushing force, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat E10e and the Bobcat E42 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 E10e	Bobcat E42
Operating weight	1,201 kg	4,459 kg
Max digging depthHigher is better	1.82 m	3.17 m+74%
Max reach at ground levelHigher is better	3.093 m	5.27 m+70%
Max dumping heightHigher is better	1.818 m	3.84 m+111%
Bucket digging forceHigher is better	8 kN	43 kN+415%
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	2.9 km/h	5.3 km/h+83%
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	2.209 m+12%	2.517 m
Overall length	2.793 m	5.093 m

All specifications

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Differences only(58)

FigureBobcat E10e Bobcat E42

Dimensions

Overall length2.793 mTransport position5.093 m

Track length1.28 mUndercarriage lengthNot published

Track length on ground0.968 mSprocket to idler centresNot published

Swing centre to blade0.987 mMachine centre line to bladeNot published

Swing centre to front (transport)2.153 mNot published

Overall height (to top of cab)2.209 mTop of TOPS canopy2.517 m

Engine cover height0.992 mNot published

Ground clearance, counterweight0.363 mGround to underside of the upperstructureNot published

Blade height0.22 mNot published

Tail swing radius0.55 mPlan viewNot published

Width of crawler (tracks expanded)1.1 mNot published

Width of crawler0.71 mJ, undercarriage retractedNot published

Shoe width0.18 mRubber trackNot published

Overall widthNot published1.849 m

Performance

Max digging reach3.145 mWorking area BNot published

Max reach at ground level3.093 mWorking area C5.27 m

Max digging depth1.82 mWorking area K3.17 m

Max vertical wall digging depth1.383 mWorking area JNot published

Max digging height2.685 mWorking area HNot published

Max dumping height1.818 mWorking area I3.84 m

Min front swing radius1.374 mWorking area D, from the machine centre lineNot published

Max blade height0.196 mWorking area E, above groundNot published

Max blade depth0.23 mWorking area F, below groundNot published

Bucket rotation196°Working area ANot published

Boom swing offset, left0.413 mPlan view MNot published

Boom swing offset, right0.471 mPlan view NNot published

Boom swing, left67°75°

Boom swing, right64°50°

Bucket digging force8 kN43 kN

Arm digging force6 kN26 kN

Swing speed10.2 rpmSlew rateNot published

Max drawbar pull10 kNNot published

Travel speed (high)2.9 km/h5.3 km/h

Travel speed (low)1.8 km/h2.6 km/h

Rated lift capacityNot published2,232 kg

Weight

Operating weight1,201 kgWith bucket, ISO 60164,459 kg

Transport mass1,102 kgNo attachmentNot published

Ground pressure28.8 kPaRubber tracksNot published

Electric drive

Engine modelSchabmueller / Electric AM (TSA200) electric motor32 V (AC)Not published

Maximum power7.5 kW (10 hp)At 3,000 rpmNot published

Max torque30 NmAt 2,400 rpmNot published

BatteryLi-ion, 51.8 V (DC)Not published

Battery capacity11.52 kWh (2 x 5.76)Not published

Hydraulics

Pump flow25 L/minTotal hydraulic capacity, triple gear pumpNot published

Max pressure190 barSystem pressure (auxiliary AUX1 relief)Not published

Auxiliary circuit flow, primary20 L/minNot published

Auxiliary circuit flowNot published76 L/min

Auxiliary circuit reliefNot published210 bar

Service capacities

Hydraulic tank2.6 LHydraulic reservoirNot published

Hydraulic system, with tank9.4 LNot published

Fuel tankNot published71.9 L

Service intervals

Hydraulic oil and filter500 hoursNot published

Final drive oil1,000 hoursNot published

Grease fittings, except frame10 hoursevery 10 hours or dailyNot published

Grease fittings, frame50 hoursNot published

Battery, inverter and motor cables (check)250 hoursor 12 months; check cables and connectionsNot published

Engine

EmissionsNot publishedTier 4 (EPA)

Gross powerNot published31.8 kW (42.6 hp)

Sources: Bobcat Electric Compact Excavator E10e, E19e brochure B4501263-EN (EU, English) · Bobcat NA E42 Compact (Mini) Excavator product page, saved as PDF 10/10/22 (specifications table)

Drawn to scale

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

Bobcat E10eBobcat E42Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E10e vs Bobcat E42: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E10e or Bobcat E42?

By operating weight the Bobcat E42 is the biggest at 4.46 t, then the Bobcat E10e at 1.2 t.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E10e or Bobcat E42?

The Bobcat E42: Bobcat E10e 1.82 m, Bobcat E42 3.17 m (max digging depth), a 74% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat E10e or Bobcat E42?

The Bobcat E42: Bobcat E10e 3.093 m, Bobcat E42 5.27 m (max reach at ground level), a 70% 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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