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Bobcat E10e vs John Deere 50 P-Tier

The John Deere 50 P-Tier is the heavier machine, at 4.79 t against 1.2 t.

The Bobcat E10e is ahead on: turns tighter, narrower to transport, lower to transport. The John Deere 50 P-Tier is ahead on: 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 John Deere 50 P-Tier drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

  1. Bobcat · mini excavator

    Bobcat E10e

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  2. John Deere · mini excavator

    John Deere 50 P-Tier

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At a glance

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

FigureBobcat E10eJohn Deere 50 P-Tier
Operating weight1,201 kg4,790 kg
Max digging depthHigher is better1.82 m3.53 m+94%
Max digging reachHigher is better3.145 m5.96 m+90%
Max dumping heightHigher is better1.818 m4.07 m+124%
Bucket digging forceHigher is better8 kN37 kN+344%
Pump flowHigher is better25 L/min120 L/min+380%
Travel speed (high)Higher is better2.9 km/h4.2 km/h+45%
Tail swing radiusLower is better0.55 m+45%1 m
Width of crawlerLower is better0.71 m+65%2 m
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better2.209 m+13%2.53 m
Overall length2.793 m5.47 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length2.793 mTransport position5.47 m
Track length1.28 mUndercarriage length2.5 m
Track length on ground0.968 mSprocket to idler centres2 msprocket centre to idler centre
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 canopy2.53 mcanopy and cab
Engine cover height0.992 m1.59 mengine cover height
Ground clearance, counterweight0.363 mGround to underside of the upperstructure0.61 m
Blade height0.22 m0.375 m
Tail swing radius0.55 mPlan view1 m
Width of crawler (tracks expanded)1.1 mNot published
Width of crawler0.71 mJ, undercarriage retracted2 mundercarriage width
Shoe width0.18 mRubber track0.4 mrubber track
Upperstructure widthNot published1.85 m
Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.34 m

Performance

Max digging reach3.145 mWorking area B5.96 m
Max reach at ground level3.093 mWorking area CNot published
Max digging depth1.82 mWorking area K3.53 m
Max vertical wall digging depth1.383 mWorking area JNot published
Max digging height2.685 mWorking area H5.75 m
Max dumping height1.818 mWorking area I4.07 m
Min front swing radius1.374 mWorking area D, from the machine centre line2.21 m
Max blade height0.196 mWorking area E, above ground0.46 m
Max blade depth0.23 mWorking area F, below ground0.36 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 kN37 kNISO
Arm digging force6 kN24 kN
Swing speed10.2 rpmSlew rate9.0 rpm
Max drawbar pull10 kNNot published
Travel speed (high)2.9 km/h4.2 km/h
Travel speed (low)1.8 km/h2.5 km/h
Bucket capacityNot published0.16 m³
Boom swingNot published80 deg. left / 60 deg. rightindependent swing boom

Weight

Operating weight1,201 kgWith bucket, ISO 60164,790 kg
Transport mass1,102 kgNo attachmentNot published
Ground pressure28.8 kPaRubber tracks26.9 kPa (3.90 psi) canopy / 28.3 kPa (4.10 psi) cab, standard arm and counterweight, rubber track
Operating weight (cab)Not published4,920 kg
Operating weight (long arm, canopy)Not published5,018 kg
Operating weight (long arm, cab)Not published5,148 kg
CounterweightNot published700 kgstandard
Additional counterweightNot published200 kgfitted with the long arm
Optional angle bladeNot published409 kgadded weight

Electric drive

Engine modelSchabmueller / Electric AM (TSA200) electric motor32 V (AC)Yanmar 4TNV88C
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 pump120 L/min
Max pressure190 barSystem pressure (auxiliary AUX1 relief)Not published
Auxiliary circuit flow, primary20 L/minNot published
Hydraulic systemNot publishedClosed-centre load sensing, 1 variable-displacement pump
Auxiliary flowNot published87 L/min

Service capacities

Hydraulic tank2.6 LHydraulic reservoir56 L
Hydraulic system, with tank9.4 LNot published
Fuel tankNot published70 L
Engine oil, with filterNot published8.6 L
Cooling systemNot published5 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 publishedEPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV
DisplacementNot published2.2 L
Net powerNot published26.8 kW (35.9 hp)ISO 9249, at 2,400 rpm

Blade

Blade widthNot published2 m

Front attachment

Boom lengthNot published2.85 m
Stick lengthNot published1.38 mstandard arm
Stick length, long stickNot published1.69 m

Sources: Bobcat Electric Compact Excavator E10e, E19e brochure B4501263-EN (EU, English) · John Deere 50 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure ME50PAU (23-07)

Drawn to scale

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

0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m
Bobcat E10eJohn Deere 50 P-TierSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E10e vs John Deere 50 P-Tier: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E10e or John Deere 50 P-Tier?

By operating weight the John Deere 50 P-Tier is the biggest at 4.79 t, then the Bobcat E10e at 1.2 t.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E10e or John Deere 50 P-Tier?

The John Deere 50 P-Tier: Bobcat E10e 1.82 m, John Deere 50 P-Tier 3.53 m (max digging depth), a 94% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat E10e or John Deere 50 P-Tier?

The John Deere 50 P-Tier: Bobcat E10e 3.145 m, John Deere 50 P-Tier 5.96 m (max digging reach), a 90% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Bobcat E10e or John Deere 50 P-Tier?

The Bobcat E10e: Bobcat E10e 0.55 m, John Deere 50 P-Tier 1 m (tail swing radius), a 45% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Bobcat E10e or John Deere 50 P-Tier?

The Bobcat E10e: Bobcat E10e 0.71 m, John Deere 50 P-Tier 2 m (width of crawler), a 65% 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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