Bobcat E35 vs Cat 303 CR

The Bobcat E35 is the heavier machine, at 3.59 t against 3.55 t, and the Bobcat E35 has more power (25 kW against 17.6 kW).

The Bobcat E35 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, faster, lower to transport. The Cat 303 CR is ahead on: turns tighter.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat E35 and the Cat 303 CR drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Bobcat E35
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At a glance

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

Figure	Bobcat E35	Cat 303 CR
Operating weight	3,587 kg	3,545 kg
Gross powerHigher is better	25 kW+36%	18.4 kW
Max digging depthHigher is better	3.117 m+18%	2.65 m
Max digging reachHigher is better	5.351 m+7%	4.98 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better	3.437 m+8%	3.17 m
Bucket digging forceHigher is better	31 kN+9%	28 kN
Pump flowHigher is better	101 L/min+1%	100 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better	52 L+16%	45 L
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	4.7 km/h+4%	4.5 km/h
Tail swing radiusLower is better	0.875 m	0.775 m+11%
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	2.443 m+1%	2.48 m
Overall length	4.823 m	4.51 m

All specifications

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Differences only(101)

FigureBobcat E35 Cat 303 CR

Dimensions

Overall length4.823 mStandard arm; 4,832 mm long arm (H*)4.51 m

Track length2.074 m2.07 mOverall undercarriage length

Track length on ground1.647 mNot published

Swing centre to blade1.528 mNot published

Swing centre to front (transport)3.787 mStandard arm; 3,796 mm long arm (F*)Not published

Overall height (to top of cab)2.443 m2.48 mOverall shipping height

Engine cover height1.557 mNot published

Ground clearance, counterweight0.54 mNot published

Blade height0.324 m0.35 m

Track lug height0.025 mNot published

Blade width1.75 m1.55 m

Shoe width0.3 mRubber track0.3 mTrack belt/shoe width

Boom swing offset, left0.575 m0.64 mBoom swing left (plan view)

Boom swing offset, right0.795 m0.87 mBoom swing right (plan view)

Min front swing radius1.788 mNot published

Tail swing radius0.875 m0.775 mTail swing without counterweight

Working width at max right-hand rotation1.982 mNot published

Tail swing radius, light counterweightNot published0.845 m

Tail swing radius, extra counterweightNot published0.89 m

Overall height (to top of boom)Not published1.6 m

Overall height (to top of boom), long stickNot published1.92 m

Swing bearing heightNot published0.57 m

Overall length, long stickNot published4.56 m

Width of crawlerNot published1.55 mTrack width

Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.31 mGround clearance

Performance

Max digging reach5.351 mStandard arm; 5,633 mm long arm (B*)4.98 mMaximum reach, standard stick

Max reach at ground level5.23 mStandard arm; 5,520 mm long arm (C*)4.83 m

Max digging depth3.117 mStandard arm2.65 m

Max digging depth, long arm3.417 mNot published

Max digging height4.804 mStandard arm; 4,985 mm long arm (H*)4.51 m

Max dumping height3.437 mStandard arm; 3,618 mm long arm (I*)3.17 mMaximum dump clearance, standard stick

Max vertical wall digging depth2.136 mStandard arm; 2,414 mm long arm (J*)1.82 mVertical wall, standard stick

Max height of working equipment, dipperstick retracted3.708 mNot published

Max working equipment radius, boom at max height, dipperstick retracted2.267 m2,324 mm long arm (D*)Not published

Max blade height0.382 mAbove ground0.385 mBlade raised, above ground

Max blade depth0.456 mBelow ground0.535 mBlade lowered, below ground

Bucket rotation185°Not published

Bucket digging force31 kN28 kN

Arm digging force20 kN17 kNStick digging force, standard stick

Max drawbar pull34 kNNot published

Swing speed8.6 rpm9.0 rpmMachine swing speed

Boom swing, left75°75°

Boom swing, right55°50°

Travel speed (high)4.7 km/h4.5 km/h

Travel speed (low)2.6 km/h2.6 km/h

Bucket capacity0.1 m³Not published

Max digging depth, long stickNot published2.95 m

Max vertical wall digging depth, long stickNot published2.07 m

Max reach at ground level, long stickNot published5.11 m

Max digging reach, long stickNot published5.24 m

Max digging height, long stickNot published4.65 m

Max dumping height, long stickNot published3.31 m

Boom-in reachNot published1.75 mBoom in reach, standard stick

Boom-in reach, long stickNot published1.91 m

Arm digging force, long stickNot published15 kNStick digging force, long stick

Weight

Operating weight3,587 kg3,545 kg

Ground pressure32.7 kPaNot published

Operating weight, cab (minimum)Not published3,140 kg

Operating weight, canopy (minimum)Not published3,025 kg

Operating weight, canopy (maximum)Not published3,425 kg

EU CE plate weight, canopyNot published3,080 kg

EU CE plate weight, cabNot published3,180 kg

Weight increase, cabNot published115 kg

Weight increase, counterweight (light)Not published100 kg

Weight increase, counterweight (extra)Not published250 kg

Weight increase, long stickNot published25 kg

Weight increase, steel tracksNot published125 kg

Engine

Engine modelDoosan 1.8 L BobcatCat C1.1 Turbo

EmissionsTier 4U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V

Cylinders3Not published

Displacement1.8 L1.1 L

Gross power25 kW (33.5 hp)SAE J199518.4 kW (24.7 hp)Engine power, ISO 14396

Max torque111 NmSAE J1995Not published

Net powerNot published17.6 kW (23.6 hp)ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC, at 2,400 rpm

BoreNot published77 mm

StrokeNot published81 mm

Hydraulics

Pump flow101 L/min100 L/min

Auxiliary circuit flow64 L/minNot published

Auxiliary circuit relief206 barNot published

Max pressureNot published245 barOperating pressure, equipment

Operating pressure, travelNot published245 bar

Operating pressure, swingNot published176 bar

Auxiliary circuit flow, primaryNot published65 L/min

Auxiliary circuit flow, secondaryNot published25 L/min

Service capacities

Fuel tank52 L45 L

Hydraulic system, with tank39.7 LNot published

Cooling system8 L4 L

Engine oil, with filter5.2 LNot published

Engine oilNot published4 L

Hydraulic tankNot published18 L

Hydraulic systemNot published35 L

Final drive (each)Not published0.6 L

Travel

Max traction force, high speedNot published15 kN

Max traction force, low speedNot published31 kN

Ground pressure, minimum weightNot published27.6 kPa

Ground pressure, maximum weightNot published32.3 kPa

Gradeability (maximum)Not published30°

Boom and stick

Boom lengthNot published2.2 mOne-piece boom

Stick lengthNot published1.26 m

Stick length, long stickNot published1.56 m

Service intervals

Engine oil and filterNot published500 hoursor 6 months

Hydraulic oilNot published3,000 hours

Final drive oilNot published1,000 hoursor 12 months

CoolantNot published12,000 hours

Sources: Bobcat E35 (33 hp) Compact Excavator Specifications B-1991-EN (04/21), trade-site copy of the maker sheet · Cat 303 CR (07A) Mini Excavator Specalog AEHQ8350-04 (09-2025, Global excluding China and Japan)

Drawn to scale

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

Bobcat E35Cat 303 CRSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E35 vs Cat 303 CR: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E35 or Cat 303 CR?

By operating weight the Bobcat E35 is the biggest at 3.59 t, then the Cat 303 CR at 3.55 t.

Which has more power, the Bobcat E35 or Cat 303 CR?

The Bobcat E35: Bobcat E35 25 kW (33.5 hp), Cat 303 CR 18.4 kW (24.7 hp) (gross power), a 36% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E35 or Cat 303 CR?

The Bobcat E35: Bobcat E35 3.117 m, Cat 303 CR 2.65 m (max digging depth), a 18% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat E35 or Cat 303 CR?

The Bobcat E35: Bobcat E35 5.351 m, Cat 303 CR 4.98 m (max digging reach), a 7% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat E35 or Cat 303 CR?

The Bobcat E35: Bobcat E35 52 L, Cat 303 CR 45 L (fuel tank), a 16% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Bobcat E35 or Cat 303 CR?

The Cat 303 CR: Bobcat E35 0.875 m, Cat 303 CR 0.775 m (tail swing radius), a 11% 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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