Bobcat E20 vs Bobcat E26

The Bobcat E26 is the heavier machine, at 2.61 t against 1.93 t, and the Bobcat E26 has more power (14.9 kW against 9.9 kW).

The Bobcat E20 is ahead on: turns tighter, lower to transport. The Bobcat E26 is ahead on: more torque, digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat E20 and the Bobcat E26 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Bobcat E20
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At a glance

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

Figure	Bobcat E20	Bobcat E26
Operating weight	1,930 kg	2,608 kg
Max torqueHigher is better	42 Nm	66 Nm+57%
Max digging depthHigher is better	2.385 m	2.568 m+8%
Max digging reachHigher is better	4.134 m	4.542 m+10%
Max dumping heightHigher is better	2.566 m	2.845 m+11%
Bucket digging forceHigher is better	21 kN	24 kN+14%
Pump flowHigher is better	41 L/min	94 L/min+128%
Fuel tankHigher is better	19 L	34.4 L+81%
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	4 km/h	4.3 km/h+7%
Tail swing radiusLower is better	0.69 m+16%	0.82 m
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	2.297 m+6%	2.438 m
Overall length	3.688 m	4.174 m

All specifications

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Differences only(67)

FigureBobcat E20 Bobcat E26

Dimensions

Overall length3.688 mOverall length in travel position4.174 mOverall length in travel position

Track length1.62 mOverall length of track assembly1.965 mOverall length of track assembly

Track length on ground1.258 m1.543 m

Swing centre to blade1.045 m1.462 mMachine centre line to blade

Swing centre to front (transport)2.882 m3.192 mMinimum radius in travel position

Overall height (to top of cab)2.297 m2.438 mHeight

Engine cover height1.138 m1.54 mGround line to top of engine cover

Ground clearance, counterweight0.419 m0.539 m

Blade height0.235 m0.319 m

Track lug height0.025 m0.021 m

Blade width0.98 m1.5 mStandard 1500 mm dozer blade

Blade width, undercarriage extended1.36 mNot published

Shoe width0.23 mRubber track0.25 mRubber track width

Boom swing offset, left0.476 m0.58 m

Boom swing offset, right0.638 m0.705 mPlan view N, right-hand rotation

Min front swing radius1.19 m1.755 mPlan view O, minimum turning radius

Tail swing radius0.69 m0.82 mSwing clearance, rear (plan view)

Working width at max right-hand rotation1.532 m1.741 mPlan view Q

Working width at max left-hand rotation1.37 m1.616 mPlan view R

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

Performance

Max digging reach4.134 m4.542 m

Max reach at ground level4.089 m4.413 mWorking range C

Max digging depth2.385 mStandard dipperstick2.568 mWorking range K

Max digging depth, long dipperstick2.565 mNot published

Max vertical wall digging depth1.948 m1.474 mWorking range J

Max digging height3.573 m4.006 mWorking range H, maximum bucket tooth height

Max dumping height2.566 m2.845 mWorking range I

Max height of working equipment, dipperstick retracted2.564 m3.104 mWorking range G

Max working equipment radius, boom at max height, dipperstick retracted1.592 m1,611 mm with long dipperstick (D*)2.052 mWorking range D

Max blade height0.22 mAbove ground0.385 mWorking range E, above ground

Max blade depth0.204 mBelow ground0.42 mWorking range F, below ground

Bucket rotation196°185°Working range A, bucket pivot angle

Bucket digging force21 kN24 kN

Arm digging force10 kN16 kN

Max drawbar pull19 kN29 kN

Swing speed8.4 rpmSlew rate9.3 rpmSlew rate

Boom swing, left80°60°

Boom swing, right60°60°

Travel speed (high)4 km/h4.3 km/h

Travel speed (low)2.5 km/h2.5 km/h

Weight

Operating weight1,930 kg2,608 kgWith cab and bucket, ISO 6016

Ground pressure31.10 kPaRubber tracks30.3 kPaRubber tracks

Transport massNot published2,477 kgNo attachment

Weight reduction with canopyNot published-118 kg

Engine

Engine modelKubota D722-E2B-BCZ-7Yanmar 3TNV76-PBC

Cylinders33

Displacement0.7 L1.1 L

Net power9.9 kW (13 hp)ISO 9249Not published

Max torque42 NmNet, ISO 924966 NmAt 1,800 rpm, SAE J1995

EmissionsNot publishedEU Stage V

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

Hydraulics

Pump flow41 L/min94 L/min

Auxiliary circuit flow30 L/minNot published

Auxiliary circuit relief180 barNot published

Max pressure210 - 250 barBoom port relief, base and rod endNot published

Auxiliary circuit flow, primaryNot published54 L/minRelief 180 bar

Auxiliary circuit flow, secondaryNot published20 L/minRelief 179 bar

Service capacities

Fuel tank19 L34.4 L

Hydraulic system, with tank19 L23 LSystem capacity

Cooling system3.3 L4.3 LWith heater (3.9 L without)

Engine oil, with filter3.3 L3.6 L

Hydraulic tankNot published10.2 LHydraulic reservoir

Service intervals

Engine oil and filterNot published250 hoursor 12 months; first change at 50 h

Fuel filtersNot published250 hours

Hydraulic oilNot published500 hours

Hydraulic filterNot published500 hoursand case drain filter; first change at 50 h

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

Swing bearing greaseNot published50 hoursevery 10 h when working in water

Pivot points greaseNot published10 hours

Engine valve clearanceNot published1,000 hoursor 12 months

Sources: Bobcat E20 Excavator Spec Sheet, Bobcat EMEA, 2017-7-5 (AWRH 11001 - AWRH 99999), trade-site copy of the maker sheet · 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 E20Bobcat E26Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E20 vs Bobcat E26: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E20 or Bobcat E26?

By operating weight the Bobcat E26 is the biggest at 2.61 t, then the Bobcat E20 at 1.93 t.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E20 or Bobcat E26?

The Bobcat E26: Bobcat E20 2.385 m, Bobcat E26 2.568 m (max digging depth), a 8% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat E20 or Bobcat E26?

The Bobcat E26: Bobcat E20 4.134 m, Bobcat E26 4.542 m (max digging reach), a 10% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat E20 or Bobcat E26?

The Bobcat E26: Bobcat E20 19 L, Bobcat E26 34.4 L (fuel tank), a 81% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Bobcat E20 or Bobcat E26?

The Bobcat E20: Bobcat E20 0.69 m, Bobcat E26 0.82 m (tail swing radius), a 16% 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?

Each model's page lists the ones for hire and for sale on EquipmentsFinder now, with typical prices in AED.