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Bobcat E20 vs John Deere 35 P-Tier

The John Deere 35 P-Tier is the heavier machine, at 3.52 t against 1.93 t, and the John Deere 35 P-Tier has more power (17.4 kW against 9.9 kW).

The Bobcat E20 is ahead on: turns tighter, lower to transport. The John Deere 35 P-Tier is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, more digging or pushing force, bigger fuel tank, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat E20 and the John Deere 35 P-Tier drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

  1. Bobcat · mini excavator

    Bobcat E20

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    John Deere 35 P-Tier

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At a glance

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

FigureBobcat E20John Deere 35 P-Tier
Operating weight1,930 kg3,520 kg
Net powerHigher is better9.9 kW17.4 kW+76%
Max digging depthHigher is better2.385 m3.06 m+28%
Max digging reachHigher is better4.134 m5.21 m+26%
Max dumping heightHigher is better2.566 m3.46 m+35%
Bucket digging forceHigher is better21 kN27 kN+30%
Fuel tankHigher is better19 L42 L+121%
Travel speed (high)Higher is better4 km/h4.3 km/h+7%
Tail swing radiusLower is better0.69 m+21%0.87 m
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better2.297 m+7%2.48 m
Overall length3.688 m4.64 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length3.688 mOverall length in travel position4.64 m
Track length1.62 mOverall length of track assembly2.11 mundercarriage length
Track length on ground1.258 m1.66 msprocket centre to idler centre
Swing centre to blade1.045 mNot published
Swing centre to front (transport)2.882 mNot published
Overall height (to top of cab)2.297 m2.48 mcanopy and cab
Engine cover height1.138 m1.53 mengine cover height
Ground clearance, counterweight0.419 m0.55 m
Blade height0.235 m0.373 m
Track lug height0.025 mNot published
Blade width0.98 m1.74 m
Blade width, undercarriage extended1.36 mNot published
Shoe width0.23 mRubber track0.3 mrubber track
Boom swing offset, left0.476 mNot published
Boom swing offset, right0.638 mNot published
Min front swing radius1.19 m2.08 m
Tail swing radius0.69 m0.87 m
Working width at max right-hand rotation1.532 mNot published
Working width at max left-hand rotation1.37 mNot published
Upperstructure widthNot published1.55 m
Width of crawlerNot published1.74 mundercarriage width
Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.28 m

Performance

Max digging reach4.134 m5.21 m
Max reach at ground level4.089 mNot published
Max digging depth2.385 mStandard dipperstick3.06 m
Max digging depth, long dipperstick2.565 mNot published
Max vertical wall digging depth1.948 mNot published
Max digging height3.573 m4.87 m
Max dumping height2.566 m3.46 m
Max height of working equipment, dipperstick retracted2.564 mNot published
Max working equipment radius, boom at max height, dipperstick retracted1.592 m1,611 mm with long dipperstick (D*)Not published
Max blade height0.22 mAbove ground0.36 m
Max blade depth0.204 mBelow ground0.4 m
Bucket rotation196°Not published
Bucket digging force21 kN27 kNISO
Arm digging force10 kN19 kN
Max drawbar pull19 kNNot published
Swing speed8.4 rpmSlew rate9.0 rpm
Boom swing, left80°Not published
Boom swing, right60°Not published
Travel speed (high)4 km/h4.3 km/h
Travel speed (low)2.5 km/h2.8 km/h
Bucket capacityNot published0.11 m³
Boom swingNot published72 deg. left / 62 deg. right (canopy); 62 / 62 deg. (cab)independent swing boom

Weight

Operating weight1,930 kg3,520 kg
Ground pressure31.10 kPaRubber tracks32.0 kPa (4.6 psi) canopy / 33.0 kPa (4.8 psi) cab, standard arm and counterweight, rubber track
Operating weight (cab)Not published3,690 kg
Operating weight (long arm, canopy)Not published3,783 kg
Operating weight (long arm, cab)Not published3,953 kg
CounterweightNot published540 kgstandard
Additional counterweightNot published240 kgfitted with the long arm
Optional angle bladeNot published296 kgadded weight

Engine

Engine modelKubota D722-E2B-BCZ-7Yanmar 3TNV88F
Cylinders3Not published
Displacement0.7 L1.6 L
Net power9.9 kW (13 hp)ISO 924917.4 kW (23.3 hp)ISO 9249, at 2,400 rpm
Max torque42 NmNet, ISO 9249Not published
EmissionsNot publishedEPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV

Hydraulics

Pump flow41 L/min2 x 38.4 L/min (piston) + 22.8 L/min (gear)
Auxiliary circuit flow30 L/minNot published
Auxiliary circuit relief180 barNot published
Max pressure210 - 250 barBoom port relief, base and rod endNot published
Hydraulic systemNot publishedOpen centre, 2 variable-displacement piston pumps and 1 fixed gear pump
Auxiliary flowNot published61 L/min

Service capacities

Fuel tank19 L42 L
Hydraulic system, with tank19 LNot published
Cooling system3.3 L5 L
Engine oil, with filter3.3 L7.2 L
Hydraulic tankNot published32 L

Front attachment

Boom lengthNot published2.465 m
Stick lengthNot published1.315 mstandard arm
Stick length, long stickNot published1.715 m

Sources: Bobcat E20 Excavator Spec Sheet, Bobcat EMEA, 2017-7-5 (AWRH 11001 - AWRH 99999), trade-site copy of the maker sheet · John Deere 35 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure ME35PAU (23-07)

Drawn to scale

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

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Bobcat E20John Deere 35 P-TierSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E20 vs John Deere 35 P-Tier: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E20 or John Deere 35 P-Tier?

By operating weight the John Deere 35 P-Tier is the biggest at 3.52 t, then the Bobcat E20 at 1.93 t.

Which has more power, the Bobcat E20 or John Deere 35 P-Tier?

The John Deere 35 P-Tier: Bobcat E20 9.9 kW (13 hp), John Deere 35 P-Tier 17.4 kW (23.3 hp) (net power), a 76% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E20 or John Deere 35 P-Tier?

The John Deere 35 P-Tier: Bobcat E20 2.385 m, John Deere 35 P-Tier 3.06 m (max digging depth), a 28% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat E20 or John Deere 35 P-Tier?

The John Deere 35 P-Tier: Bobcat E20 4.134 m, John Deere 35 P-Tier 5.21 m (max digging reach), a 26% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat E20 or John Deere 35 P-Tier?

The John Deere 35 P-Tier: Bobcat E20 19 L, John Deere 35 P-Tier 42 L (fuel tank), a 121% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Bobcat E20 or John Deere 35 P-Tier?

The Bobcat E20: Bobcat E20 0.69 m, John Deere 35 P-Tier 0.87 m (tail swing radius), a 21% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

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