Bobcat E20 vs Bobcat E50

The Bobcat E50 is the heavier machine, at 5.15 t against 1.93 t, and the Bobcat E50 has more power (37.1 kW against 9.9 kW).

The Bobcat E50 is ahead on: 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 Bobcat E50 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Bobcat E20
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At a glance

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

Figure	Bobcat E20	Bobcat E50
Operating weight	1,930 kg	5,151 kg
Max digging depthHigher is better	2.385 m	3.478 m+46%
Max reach at ground levelHigher is better	4.089 m	5.889 m+44%
Max dumping heightHigher is better	2.566 m	3.915 m+53%
Bucket digging forceHigher is better	21 kN	42 kN+103%
Fuel tankHigher is better	19 L	72 L+279%
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	4 km/h	4.5 km/h+13%

All specifications

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

Differences only(59)

FigureBobcat E20 Bobcat E50

Dimensions

Overall length3.688 mOverall length in travel positionNot published

Track length1.62 mOverall length of track assemblyNot published

Track length on ground1.258 mNot published

Swing centre to blade1.045 mNot published

Swing centre to front (transport)2.882 mNot published

Overall height (to top of cab)2.297 mNot published

Engine cover height1.138 mNot published

Ground clearance, counterweight0.419 mNot published

Blade height0.235 mNot published

Track lug height0.025 mNot published

Blade width0.98 mNot published

Blade width, undercarriage extended1.36 mNot published

Shoe width0.23 mRubber trackNot published

Boom swing offset, left0.476 mNot published

Boom swing offset, right0.638 mNot published

Min front swing radius1.19 mNot published

Tail swing radius0.69 mNot published

Working width at max right-hand rotation1.532 mNot published

Working width at max left-hand rotation1.37 mNot published

Overall widthNot published1.849 m

Performance

Max digging reach4.134 mNot published

Max reach at ground level4.089 m5.889 mStandard arm; 6,278 mm with long arm

Max digging depth2.385 mStandard dipperstick3.478 mStandard arm; 3,878 mm with long arm

Max digging depth, long dipperstick2.565 mNot published

Max vertical wall digging depth1.948 mNot published

Max digging height3.573 mNot published

Max dumping height2.566 m3.915 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 groundNot published

Max blade depth0.204 mBelow groundNot published

Bucket rotation196°Not published

Bucket digging force21 kN42 kN

Arm digging force10 kN31 kN

Max drawbar pull19 kNNot published

Swing speed8.4 rpmSlew rateNot published

Boom swing, left80°Not published

Boom swing, right60°Not published

Travel speed (high)4 km/h4.5 km/h

Travel speed (low)2.5 km/h2.8 km/h

Rated lift capacityNot published3,060 kg

Weight

Operating weight1,930 kg5,151 kg5,351 kg with long arm and counterweight

Ground pressure31.10 kPaRubber tracks29.0 kPa

Track widthNot published0.4 mStandard track

Engine

Engine modelKubota D722-E2B-BCZ-7Not published

Cylinders3Not published

Displacement0.7 LNot published

Net power9.9 kW (13 hp)ISO 9249Not published

Max torque42 NmNet, ISO 9249Not published

EmissionsNot publishedTier 4

Gross powerNot published37.1 kW (49.7 hp)

Hydraulics

Pump flow41 L/minNot published

Auxiliary circuit flow30 L/min76 L/min

Auxiliary circuit relief180 bar210 barAuxiliary hydraulic pressure

Max pressure210 - 250 barBoom port relief, base and rod endNot published

Service capacities

Fuel tank19 L72 L

Hydraulic system, with tank19 LNot published

Cooling system3.3 LNot published

Engine oil, with filter3.3 LNot published

Sources: Bobcat E20 Excavator Spec Sheet, Bobcat EMEA, 2017-7-5 (AWRH 11001 - AWRH 99999), trade-site copy of the maker sheet · Bobcat Latin America E50 Mini Excavator product page (specifications)

Drawn to scale

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

Bobcat E20Bobcat E50Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E20 vs Bobcat E50: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E20 or Bobcat E50?

By operating weight the Bobcat E50 is the biggest at 5.15 t, then the Bobcat E20 at 1.93 t.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E20 or Bobcat E50?

The Bobcat E50: Bobcat E20 2.385 m, Bobcat E50 3.478 m (max digging depth), a 46% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat E20 or Bobcat E50?

The Bobcat E50: Bobcat E20 4.089 m, Bobcat E50 5.889 m (max reach at ground level), a 44% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat E20 or Bobcat E50?

The Bobcat E50: Bobcat E20 19 L, Bobcat E50 72 L (fuel tank), a 279% 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.