Bobcat E26 vs Cat 302 CR

The Bobcat E26 is the heavier machine, at 2.61 t against 2.26 t, and the Cat 302 CR has more power (15.7 kW against 14.9 kW).

The Bobcat E26 is ahead on: digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank. The Cat 302 CR is ahead on: more power, faster, turns tighter, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat E26 and the Cat 302 CR drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Bobcat E26
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At a glance

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

Figure	Bobcat E26	Cat 302 CR
Operating weight	2,608 kg	2,262 kg
Gross powerHigher is better	14.9 kW	16.1 kW+8%
Max digging depthHigher is better	2.568 m+8%	2.37 m
Max digging reachHigher is better	4.542 m+11%	4.11 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better	2.845 m+11%	2.56 m
Bucket digging forceHigher is better	24 kN+21%	20 kN
Pump flowHigher is better	94 L/min+43%	66 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better	34.4 L+32%	26 L
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	4.3 km/h	4.4 km/h+2%
Tail swing radiusLower is better	0.82 m	0.75 m+9%
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	2.438 m	2.3 m+6%
Overall length	4.174 m	3.9 m

All specifications

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Differences only(104)

FigureBobcat E26 Cat 302 CR

Dimensions

Overall length4.174 mOverall length in travel position3.9 m

Track length1.965 mOverall length of track assembly1.85 mOverall undercarriage length

Track length on ground1.543 mNot published

Swing centre to blade1.462 mMachine centre line to bladeNot published

Swing centre to front (transport)3.192 mMinimum radius in travel positionNot published

Overall height (to top of cab)2.438 mHeight2.3 mOverall shipping height

Engine cover height1.54 mGround line to top of engine coverNot published

Ground clearance, counterweight0.539 mNot published

Blade height0.319 m0.225 m

Track lug height0.021 mNot published

Blade width1.5 mStandard 1500 mm dozer blade1.09 mExpanded: 1400 mm (55 in)

Shoe width0.25 mRubber track width0.25 mTrack belt/shoe width

Tail swing radius0.82 mSwing clearance, rear (plan view)0.75 mTail swing

Tail swing radius, medium counterweight0.84 mP* in the tableNot published

Overall height (to top of boom)Not published1.07 m

Overall height (to top of boom), long stickNot published1.02 m

Swing bearing heightNot published0.442 m

Overall length, long stickNot published3.88 m

Width of crawlerNot published1.09 m

Width of crawler (tracks expanded)Not published1.4 m

Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.15 mMinimum ground clearance below undercarriage

Performance

Max digging reach4.542 m4.11 mMaximum reach, standard stick

Max reach at ground level4.413 mWorking range C4.04 m

Max digging depth2.568 mWorking range K2.37 m

Max vertical wall digging depth1.474 mWorking range J1.85 mVertical wall, standard stick

Max digging height4.006 mWorking range H, maximum bucket tooth height3.55 m

Max dumping height2.845 mWorking range I2.56 mMaximum dump clearance, standard stick

Max height of working equipment, dipperstick retracted3.104 mWorking range GNot published

Max working equipment radius, boom at max height, dipperstick retracted2.052 mWorking range DNot published

Max blade height0.385 mWorking range E, above ground0.285 mBlade raised, above ground

Max blade depth0.42 mWorking range F, below ground0.295 mBlade lowered, below ground

Bucket rotation185°Working range A, bucket pivot angleNot published

Min front swing radius1.755 mPlan view O, minimum turning radiusNot published

Boom swing offset, left0.58 mNot published

Boom swing offset, right0.705 mPlan view N, right-hand rotationNot published

Working width at max left-hand rotation1.616 mPlan view RNot published

Working width at max right-hand rotation1.741 mPlan view QNot published

Boom swing, left60°65°

Boom swing, right60°50°

Bucket digging force24 kN20 kN

Arm digging force16 kN11 kNStick digging force, standard stick

Swing speed9.3 rpmSlew rate9.8 rpmMachine swing speed

Max drawbar pull29 kNNot published

Travel speed (high)4.3 km/h4.4 km/h

Travel speed (low)2.5 km/h2.9 km/h

Max digging depth, long stickNot published2.57 m

Max vertical wall digging depth, long stickNot published1.94 m

Max reach at ground level, long stickNot published4.21 m

Max digging reach, long stickNot published4.27 m

Max digging height, long stickNot published3.62 m

Max dumping height, long stickNot published2.64 m

Boom-in reachNot published1.66 mBoom in reach, standard and long stick

Arm digging force, long stickNot published10 kNStick digging force, long stick

Weight

Operating weight2,608 kgWith cab and bucket, ISO 60162,262 kg

Transport mass2,477 kgNo attachmentNot published

Weight reduction with canopy-118 kgNot published

Ground pressure30.3 kPaRubber tracksNot published

Operating weight, cab (minimum)Not published2,057 kg

Operating weight, canopy (minimum)Not published1,918 kg

Operating weight, canopy (maximum)Not published2,081 kg

EU CE plate weight, canopyNot published2,045 kg

EU CE plate weight, cabNot published2,140 kg

Weight increase, long stickNot published8 kg

Weight increase, steel tracksNot published60 kg

Weight increase, expandable undercarriageNot published96 kg

Engine

Engine modelYanmar 3TNV76-PBCCat C1.1

EmissionsEU Stage VU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V

Cylinders3Not published

Displacement1.1 L1.1 L

Gross power14.9 kW (20 hp)Maximum power at 2,400 rpm, ISO 1439616.1 kW (21.6 hp)Engine power, SAE J1995:2014

Max torque66 NmAt 1,800 rpm, SAE J1995Not published

Engine oil, with filter3.6 LNot published

Cooling system4.3 LWith heater (3.9 L without)3.9 L

Net powerNot published15.7 kW (21 hp)ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC, at 2,400 rpm

BoreNot published77 mm

StrokeNot published81 mm

Hydraulics

Pump flow94 L/min66 L/min

Auxiliary circuit flow, primary54 L/minRelief 180 bar33 L/minPressure 245 bar

Auxiliary circuit flow, secondary20 L/minRelief 179 bar14 L/minPressure 245 bar

Max pressureNot published245 barOperating pressure, equipment

Operating pressure, travelNot published245 bar

Operating pressure, swingNot published147 bar

Service capacities

Fuel tank34.4 L26 L

Hydraulic tank10.2 LHydraulic reservoir18 L

Hydraulic system, with tank23 LSystem capacityNot published

Engine oilNot published4.4 L

Hydraulic systemNot published26 L

Final drive (each)Not published0.6 LApproximate, 302 CR (S/N RHM00001-Up)

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter250 hoursor 12 months; first change at 50 h500 hours

Fuel filters250 hoursNot published

Hydraulic oil500 hours3,000 hours

Hydraulic filter500 hoursand case drain filter; first change at 50 hNot published

Final drive oil, first change50 hoursthen check the level every 250 hNot published

Swing bearing grease50 hoursevery 10 h when working in waterNot published

Pivot points grease10 hoursNot published

Engine valve clearance1,000 hoursor 12 monthsNot published

Final drive oilNot published1,000 hours

CoolantNot published12,000 hours6,000 h minimum

Travel

Max traction force, high speedNot published13 kN

Max traction force, low speedNot published20 kN

Ground pressure, minimum weightNot published23.7 kPa

Ground pressure, maximum weightNot published26.8 kPa

Gradeability (maximum)Not published30°

Boom and stick

Boom lengthNot published1.85 mOne-piece boom

Stick lengthNot published0.96 m

Stick length, long stickNot published1.16 m

Sources: Bobcat E26, E27z, E27 brochure B4501724-EN (09-24, EU English) - specifications and lettered dimensions · Cat 302 CR Mini Excavator Specalog AEHQ8146-09 (09-2025, build 05A, Global excluding China and Japan)

Drawn to scale

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

Bobcat E26Cat 302 CRSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E26 vs Cat 302 CR: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E26 or Cat 302 CR?

By operating weight the Bobcat E26 is the biggest at 2.61 t, then the Cat 302 CR at 2.26 t.

Which has more power, the Bobcat E26 or Cat 302 CR?

The Cat 302 CR: Bobcat E26 14.9 kW (20 hp), Cat 302 CR 16.1 kW (21.6 hp) (gross power), a 8% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E26 or Cat 302 CR?

The Bobcat E26: Bobcat E26 2.568 m, Cat 302 CR 2.37 m (max digging depth), a 8% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat E26 or Cat 302 CR?

The Bobcat E26: Bobcat E26 4.542 m, Cat 302 CR 4.11 m (max digging reach), a 11% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat E26 or Cat 302 CR?

The Bobcat E26: Bobcat E26 34.4 L, Cat 302 CR 26 L (fuel tank), a 32% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Bobcat E26 or Cat 302 CR?

The Cat 302 CR: Bobcat E26 0.82 m, Cat 302 CR 0.75 m (tail swing radius), a 9% 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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