Bobcat E50 vs Cat 305 CR

The Cat 305 CR is the heavier machine, at 5.7 t against 5.15 t, and the Bobcat E50 has more power (37.1 kW against 27.2 kW).

The Bobcat E50 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, bigger fuel tank. The Cat 305 CR is ahead on: more digging or pushing force.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat E50 and the Cat 305 CR drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Bobcat E50
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At a glance

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

Figure	Bobcat E50	Cat 305 CR
Operating weight	5,151 kg	5,695 kg
Gross powerHigher is better	37.1 kW+28%	29 kW
Max digging depthHigher is better	3.478 m+2%	3.42 m
Max reach at ground levelHigher is better	5.889 m+5%	5.59 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better	3.915 m+6%	3.7 m
Bucket digging forceHigher is better	42 kN	49 kN+16%
Fuel tankHigher is better	72 L+14%	63 L

All specifications

Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.

Differences only(85)

FigureBobcat E50 Cat 305 CR

Dimensions

Overall width1.849 mNot published

Tail swing radiusNot published1.095 mTail swing without counterweight

Tail swing radius, with counterweightNot published1.2 m

Max blade heightNot published0.4 mBlade raised, above ground

Max blade depthNot published0.65 mBlade lowered, below ground

Overall height (to top of boom)Not published1.82 m

Overall height (to top of boom), long stickNot published1.895 m

Overall height (to top of cab)Not published2.55 mOverall shipping height

Swing bearing heightNot published0.619 m

Track lengthNot published2.585 mOverall undercarriage length

Overall lengthNot published5.305 m

Overall length, long stickNot published5.34 m

Shoe widthNot published0.4 mTrack belt/shoe width

Width of crawlerNot published1.98 mTrack width

Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.335 mGround clearance

Performance

Max digging depth3.478 mStandard arm; 3,878 mm with long arm3.42 m

Max reach at ground level5.889 mStandard arm; 6,278 mm with long arm5.59 m

Max dumping height3.915 m3.7 mMaximum dump clearance, standard stick

Bucket digging force42 kN49 kN

Arm digging force31 kN28 kNStick digging force, standard stick

Rated lift capacity3,060 kgNot published

Travel speed (high)4.5 km/h4.5 km/h

Travel speed (low)2.8 km/h2.8 km/h

Max digging depth, long stickNot published3.67 m

Max vertical wall digging depthNot published2.335 mVertical wall, standard stick

Max vertical wall digging depth, long stickNot published2.56 m

Max reach at ground level, long stickNot published5.835 m

Max digging reachNot published5.755 mMaximum reach, standard stick

Max digging reach, long stickNot published5.99 m

Max digging heightNot published5.215 m

Max digging height, long stickNot published5.355 m

Max dumping height, long stickNot published3.845 m

Boom-in reachNot published2.57 mBoom in reach, standard stick

Boom-in reach, long stickNot published2.58 m

Boom swing offset, rightNot published0.865 mBoom swing right (plan view)

Boom swing offset, leftNot published0.615 mBoom swing left (plan view)

Boom swing, leftNot published72°

Boom swing, rightNot published50°

Arm digging force, long stickNot published25 kNStick digging force, long stick

Swing speedNot published9.0 rpmMachine swing speed

Weight

Operating weight5,151 kg5,351 kg with long arm and counterweight5,695 kg

Ground pressure29.0 kPaNot published

Track width0.4 mStandard trackNot published

Operating weight, cab (minimum)Not published5,035 kg

Operating weight, canopy (minimum)Not published4,936 kg

Operating weight, canopy (maximum)Not published5,596 kg

Weight increase, counterweightNot published242 kg

Weight increase, long stickNot published34 kg

Weight increase, steel tracks with padsNot published375 kg

Weight increase, angle bladeNot published92 kg

Engine

EmissionsTier 4Brazil MAR-1 (equivalent to EU Stage IIIA)

Gross power37.1 kW (49.7 hp)29 kW (38.9 hp)SAE J1995:2014, at 2,400 rpm

Engine modelNot publishedCat C1.7 Turbo

Net powerNot published27.2 kW (36.5 hp)ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC, at 2,400 rpm

BoreNot published84 mm

StrokeNot published100 mm

DisplacementNot published1.7 L

Hydraulics

Auxiliary circuit flow76 L/minNot published

Auxiliary circuit relief210 barAuxiliary hydraulic pressureNot published

Pump flowNot published133 L/min

Max pressureNot published265 barOperating pressure, equipment

Operating pressure, travelNot published265 bar

Operating pressure, swingNot published200 bar

Auxiliary circuit flow, primaryNot published80 L/min

Auxiliary circuit flow, secondaryNot published28 L/min

Service capacities

Fuel tank72 L63 L

Cooling systemNot published11 L

Engine oilNot published6 L

Hydraulic tankNot published60 L

Hydraulic systemNot published75 L

Final drive (each)Not published1 L

Travel

Max traction force, high speedNot published25 kN

Max traction force, low speedNot published51 kN

Ground pressure, minimum weightNot published26.9 kPa

Ground pressure, maximum weightNot published31.8 kPa

Gradeability (maximum)Not published30°

Blade

Blade widthNot published1.98 mStraight blade

Blade heightNot published0.415 mStraight blade

Blade width, angle bladeNot published1.98 m

Blade height, angle bladeNot published0.4 m

Blade angle, left / rightNot published25°Angle blade, each side

Boom and stick

Stick lengthNot published1.351 m

Stick length, long stickNot published1.601 m

Service intervals

Engine oil and filterNot published500 hoursor 6 months

Hydraulic oilNot published2,000 hours

Final drive oilNot published2,000 hoursor 12 months

CoolantNot published12,000 hoursor 72 months

Sources: Bobcat Latin America E50 Mini Excavator product page (specifications) · Cat 305 CR Mini Excavator small Specalog AEHQ8406 (05-2022)

Drawn to scale

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

Bobcat E50Cat 305 CRSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E50 vs Cat 305 CR: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E50 or Cat 305 CR?

By operating weight the Cat 305 CR is the biggest at 5.7 t, then the Bobcat E50 at 5.15 t.

Which has more power, the Bobcat E50 or Cat 305 CR?

The Bobcat E50: Bobcat E50 37.1 kW (49.7 hp), Cat 305 CR 29 kW (38.9 hp) (gross power), a 28% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E50 or Cat 305 CR?

The Bobcat E50: Bobcat E50 3.478 m, Cat 305 CR 3.42 m (max digging depth), a 2% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat E50 or Cat 305 CR?

The Bobcat E50: Bobcat E50 5.889 m, Cat 305 CR 5.59 m (max reach at ground level), a 5% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat E50 or Cat 305 CR?

The Bobcat E50: Bobcat E50 72 L, Cat 305 CR 63 L (fuel tank), a 14% 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.