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Bobcat E10e vs JCB 8018

The JCB 8018 is the heavier machine, at 1.82 t against 1.2 t.

The Bobcat E10e is ahead on: turns tighter, narrower to transport, lower to transport. The JCB 8018 is ahead on: more torque, digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat E10e and the JCB 8018 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

  1. Bobcat · mini excavator

    Bobcat E10e

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  2. JCB · mini excavator

    JCB 8018

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At a glance

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

FigureBobcat E10eJCB 8018
Operating weight1,201 kg1,822 kg
Max torqueHigher is better30 Nm67 Nm+123%
Max digging depthHigher is better1.82 m2.142 m+18%
Max digging reachHigher is better3.145 m3.933 m+25%
Max dumping heightHigher is better1.818 m2.568 m+41%
Bucket digging forceHigher is better8 kN16 kN+95%
Pump flowHigher is better25 L/min44 L/min+74%
Travel speed (high)Higher is better2.9 km/h3.8 km/h+31%
Tail swing radiusLower is better0.55 m+48%1.059 m
Width of crawlerLower is better0.71 m+28%0.98 m
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better2.209 m+5%2.318 m
Overall length2.793 m3.523 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length2.793 mTransport position3.523 m
Track length1.28 mUndercarriage length1.484 mundercarriage overall length
Track length on ground0.968 mSprocket to idler centres1.127 msprocket-idler centres
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 canopy2.318 mheight over cab
Engine cover height0.992 mNot published
Ground clearance, counterweight0.363 mGround to underside of the upperstructureNot published
Blade height0.22 m0.175 m
Tail swing radius0.55 mPlan view1.059 m
Width of crawler (tracks expanded)1.1 mNot published
Width of crawler0.71 mJ, undercarriage retracted0.98 m
Shoe width0.18 mRubber track0.23 mrubber track
Transport heightNot published2.318 mwith FOGS guard; 2.304 m without
Upperstructure widthNot published0.98 moverall width of superstructure
Track gaugeNot published0.75 mretracted; 1.11 m extended
Kingpost clearanceNot published0.376 m
Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.158 m
Track heightNot published0.366 m

Performance

Max digging reach3.145 mWorking area B3.933 m
Max reach at ground level3.093 mWorking area C3.865 m
Max digging depth1.82 mWorking area K2.142 m
Max vertical wall digging depth1.383 mWorking area J1.75 m
Max digging height2.685 mWorking area H3.46 m
Max dumping height1.818 mWorking area I2.568 m
Min front swing radius1.374 mWorking area D, from the machine centre line1.715 m
Max blade height0.196 mWorking area E, above ground0.246 m
Max blade depth0.23 mWorking area F, below ground0.38 m
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°Not published
Boom swing, right64°Not published
Bucket digging force8 kN16 kNbucket tearout
Arm digging force6 kN9 kN
Swing speed10.2 rpmSlew rate8.1 rpm
Max drawbar pull10 kNNot published
Travel speed (high)2.9 km/h3.8 km/h
Travel speed (low)1.8 km/h2 km/h
Max height to dipper nose pivot pinNot published2.973 m
Boom swingNot published55 deg. left / 75 deg. right
Tractive effortNot published11 kN

Weight

Operating weight1,201 kgWith bucket, ISO 60161,822 kg
Transport mass1,102 kgNo attachment1,746 kg
Ground pressure28.8 kPaRubber tracks0.32 kg/cm2

Electric drive

Engine modelSchabmueller / Electric AM (TSA200) electric motor32 V (AC)403D-11
Maximum power7.5 kW (10 hp)At 3,000 rpmNot published
Max torque30 NmAt 2,400 rpm67 Nmgross, at 1,900 rpm (64.2 Nm net)
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 pump44 L/min
Max pressure190 barSystem pressure (auxiliary AUX1 relief)230 barexcavator/track main relief
Auxiliary circuit flow, primary20 L/minNot published
Slew relief pressureNot published160 bar
Auxiliary flowNot published31 L/mingear pump; 34.2 with variable pump

Service capacities

Hydraulic tank2.6 LHydraulic reservoir25 L
Hydraulic system, with tank9.4 L28 L
Fuel tankNot published23.5 L
Cooling systemNot published5 L
Engine oil, with filterNot published4 Lengine oil

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

DisplacementNot published1.1 L1,131 cc
Gross powerNot published14.7 kW (19.7 hp)at 2,200 rpm
Net powerNot published14.2 kW (19 hp)at 2,200 rpm

Blade

Blade widthNot published1 m1.38 m extended

Sources: Bobcat Electric Compact Excavator E10e, E19e brochure B4501263-EN (EU, English) · JCB 8018 CTS specification sheet DWUSA 3243 05/13 (JCB North America; dealer copy, Company Wrench)

Drawn to scale

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

0 m1 m2 m3 m
Bobcat E10eJCB 8018Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E10e vs JCB 8018: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E10e or JCB 8018?

By operating weight the JCB 8018 is the biggest at 1.82 t, then the Bobcat E10e at 1.2 t.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E10e or JCB 8018?

The JCB 8018: Bobcat E10e 1.82 m, JCB 8018 2.142 m (max digging depth), a 18% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat E10e or JCB 8018?

The JCB 8018: Bobcat E10e 3.145 m, JCB 8018 3.933 m (max digging reach), a 25% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Bobcat E10e or JCB 8018?

The Bobcat E10e: Bobcat E10e 0.55 m, JCB 8018 1.059 m (tail swing radius), a 48% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Bobcat E10e or JCB 8018?

The Bobcat E10e: Bobcat E10e 0.71 m, JCB 8018 0.98 m (width of crawler), a 28% 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.

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