Bobcat 331 vs Bobcat E35

The Bobcat E35 is the heavier machine, at 3.59 t against 3.27 t, and the Bobcat 331 has more power (29.9 kW against 25 kW).

The Bobcat 331 is ahead on: more digging or pushing force, bigger fuel tank, faster, lower to transport. The Bobcat E35 is ahead on: digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, more hydraulic flow.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat 331 and the Bobcat E35 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Bobcat 331
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At a glance

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

Figure	Bobcat 331	Bobcat E35
Operating weight	3,273 kg	3,587 kg
Max digging depthHigher is better	3.101 m	3.117 m+1%
Max reach at ground levelHigher is better	4.874 m	5.23 m+7%
Max dumping heightHigher is better	3.089 m	3.437 m+11%
Bucket digging forceHigher is better	31 kN	31 kN
Pump flowHigher is better	91 L/min	101 L/min+11%
Fuel tankHigher is better	57.9 L+11%	52 L
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	5.6 km/h+19%	4.7 km/h
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	2.391 m+2%	2.443 m
Overall length	4.88 m	4.823 m

All specifications

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FigureBobcat 331 Bobcat E35

Dimensions

Overall length4.88 mTravel position; 4,882 mm in the O&M manual4.823 mStandard arm; 4,832 mm long arm (H*)

Overall height (to top of cab)2.391 m2,394 mm in the O&M manual2.443 m

Swing centre to front (transport)3.493 m3.787 mStandard arm; 3,796 mm long arm (F*)

Engine cover height1.476 m1.557 m

Ground clearance, counterweight0.511 m532 mm in the O&M manual0.54 m

Blade height0.378 m0.324 m

Overall width1.54 mOver tracksNot published

Shoe width0.32 mRubber track0.3 mRubber track

Track lengthNot published2.074 m

Track length on groundNot published1.647 m

Swing centre to bladeNot published1.528 m

Track lug heightNot published0.025 m

Blade widthNot published1.75 m

Boom swing offset, leftNot published0.575 m

Boom swing offset, rightNot published0.795 m

Min front swing radiusNot published1.788 m

Tail swing radiusNot published0.875 m

Working width at max right-hand rotationNot published1.982 m

Performance

Max digging height4.539 m4.804 mStandard arm; 4,985 mm long arm (H*)

Max dumping height3.089 m3.437 mStandard arm; 3,618 mm long arm (I*)

Max digging depth3.101 m3.117 mStandard arm

Max vertical wall digging depth2.202 m2.136 mStandard arm; 2,414 mm long arm (J*)

Max reach at ground level4.874 m5.23 mStandard arm; 5,520 mm long arm (C*)

Stick length1.2 mNot published

Bucket digging force31 kN31 kN

Rated lift capacity602 kgNot published

Swing speed9.2 rpm8.6 rpm

Minimum swing radius1.4 mNot published

Boom swing, left90°75°

Boom swing, right50°55°

Travel speed (high)5.6 km/h4.7 km/h

Travel speed (low)2.1 km/h2.6 km/h

Ground pressure29.4 kPa32.7 kPa

Max digging reachNot published5.351 mStandard arm; 5,633 mm long arm (B*)

Max digging depth, long armNot published3.417 m

Max height of working equipment, dipperstick retractedNot published3.708 m

Max working equipment radius, boom at max height, dipperstick retractedNot published2.267 m2,324 mm long arm (D*)

Max blade heightNot published0.382 mAbove ground

Max blade depthNot published0.456 mBelow ground

Bucket rotationNot published185°

Arm digging forceNot published20 kN

Max drawbar pullNot published34 kN

Bucket capacityNot published0.1 m³

Weight

Operating weight3,273 kg3,587 kg

Engine

Engine modelKubota V2203-EBDoosan 1.8 L Bobcat

Cylinders4D-series O&M manual3

Displacement2.2 L1.8 L

Net power29.9 kW (40.0 hp)SAE net at 2,400 rpmNot published

EmissionsNot publishedTier 4

Gross powerNot published25 kW (33.5 hp)SAE J1995

Max torqueNot published111 NmSAE J1995

Hydraulics

Pump flow91 L/minTotal capacity; imperial 24 gpm101 L/min

Auxiliary circuit flow62 L/min64 L/min

Auxiliary circuit relief172 bar206 bar

Service capacities

Fuel tank57.9 L52 L

Hydraulic tank29.5 LNot published

Engine oil, with filter7.1 L5.2 L

Cooling system15.1 LWithout heater, including recovery tank8 L

Final drive oil, each side1.6 LNot published

Hydraulic system, with tankNot published39.7 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter250 hoursFirst change at 50 hNot published

Fuel filters250 hoursNot published

Hydraulic filter500 hoursAlso at first 100 hNot published

Hydraulic oil1,000 hoursWith the filter; also at first 100 hNot published

Final drive oil1,000 hoursNot published

Coolant1,000 hoursOr every 6 monthsNot published

Swing circle and pinion grease50 hoursThree fittingsNot published

Pivot points grease10 hours21 placesNot published

Sources: Bobcat D-Series Excavators brochure (322, 325, 328, 331, 331E, 334, 337, 341), Machine.Market copy of the Bobcat Company brochure · Bobcat E35 (33 hp) Compact Excavator Specifications B-1991-EN (04/21), trade-site copy of the maker sheet

Drawn to scale

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

Bobcat 331Bobcat E35Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat 331 vs Bobcat E35: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat 331 or Bobcat E35?

By operating weight the Bobcat E35 is the biggest at 3.59 t, then the Bobcat 331 at 3.27 t.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat 331 or Bobcat E35?

The Bobcat E35: Bobcat 331 3.101 m, Bobcat E35 3.117 m (max digging depth), a 1% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat 331 or Bobcat E35?

The Bobcat E35: Bobcat 331 4.874 m, Bobcat E35 5.23 m (max reach at ground level), a 7% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat 331 or Bobcat E35?

The Bobcat 331: Bobcat 331 57.9 L, Bobcat E35 52 L (fuel tank), 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.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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