Bobcat E20 vs Cat 302 CR

The Cat 302 CR is the heavier machine, at 2.26 t against 1.93 t, and the Cat 302 CR has more power (15.7 kW against 9.9 kW).

The Bobcat E20 is ahead on: digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, more digging or pushing force, turns tighter, lower to transport. The Cat 302 CR is ahead on: more power, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat E20 and the Cat 302 CR 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	Cat 302 CR
Operating weight	1,930 kg	2,262 kg
Net powerHigher is better	9.9 kW	15.7 kW+59%
Max digging depthHigher is better	2.385 m+1%	2.37 m
Max digging reachHigher is better	4.134 m+1%	4.11 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better	2.566 m	2.56 m
Bucket digging forceHigher is better	21 kN+6%	20 kN
Pump flowHigher is better	41 L/min	66 L/min+60%
Fuel tankHigher is better	19 L	26 L+37%
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	4 km/h	4.4 km/h+10%
Tail swing radiusLower is better	0.69 m+8%	0.75 m
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	2.297 m	2.3 m
Overall length	3.688 m	3.9 m

All specifications

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Differences only(101)

FigureBobcat E20 Cat 302 CR

Dimensions

Overall length3.688 mOverall length in travel position3.9 m

Track length1.62 mOverall length of track assembly1.85 mOverall undercarriage length

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 m2.3 mOverall shipping height

Engine cover height1.138 mNot published

Ground clearance, counterweight0.419 mNot published

Blade height0.235 m0.225 m

Track lug height0.025 mNot published

Blade width0.98 m1.09 mExpanded: 1400 mm (55 in)

Blade width, undercarriage extended1.36 mNot published

Shoe width0.23 mRubber track0.25 mTrack belt/shoe width

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 m0.75 mTail swing

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

Working width at max left-hand rotation1.37 mNot 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 reach4.134 m4.11 mMaximum reach, standard stick

Max reach at ground level4.089 m4.04 m

Max digging depth2.385 mStandard dipperstick2.37 m

Max digging depth, long dipperstick2.565 mNot published

Max vertical wall digging depth1.948 m1.85 mVertical wall, standard stick

Max digging height3.573 m3.55 m

Max dumping height2.566 m2.56 mMaximum dump clearance, standard stick

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 ground0.285 mBlade raised, above ground

Max blade depth0.204 mBelow ground0.295 mBlade lowered, below ground

Bucket rotation196°Not published

Bucket digging force21 kN20 kN

Arm digging force10 kN11 kNStick digging force, standard stick

Max drawbar pull19 kNNot published

Swing speed8.4 rpmSlew rate9.8 rpmMachine swing speed

Boom swing, left80°65°

Boom swing, right60°50°

Travel speed (high)4 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 weight1,930 kg2,262 kg

Ground pressure31.10 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 modelKubota D722-E2B-BCZ-7Cat C1.1

Cylinders3Not published

Displacement0.7 L1.1 L

Net power9.9 kW (13 hp)ISO 924915.7 kW (21 hp)ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC, at 2,400 rpm

Max torque42 NmNet, ISO 9249Not published

EmissionsNot publishedU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V

Gross powerNot published16.1 kW (21.6 hp)Engine power, SAE J1995:2014

BoreNot published77 mm

StrokeNot published81 mm

Hydraulics

Pump flow41 L/min66 L/min

Auxiliary circuit flow30 L/minNot published

Auxiliary circuit relief180 barNot published

Max pressure210 - 250 barBoom port relief, base and rod end245 barOperating pressure, equipment

Operating pressure, travelNot published245 bar

Operating pressure, swingNot published147 bar

Auxiliary circuit flow, primaryNot published33 L/minPressure 245 bar

Auxiliary circuit flow, secondaryNot published14 L/minPressure 245 bar

Service capacities

Fuel tank19 L26 L

Hydraulic system, with tank19 LNot published

Cooling system3.3 L3.9 L

Engine oil, with filter3.3 LNot published

Engine oilNot published4.4 L

Hydraulic tankNot published18 L

Hydraulic systemNot published26 L

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

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

Service intervals

Engine oil and filterNot published500 hours

Hydraulic oilNot published3,000 hours

Final drive oilNot published1,000 hours

CoolantNot published12,000 hours6,000 h minimum

Sources: Bobcat E20 Excavator Spec Sheet, Bobcat EMEA, 2017-7-5 (AWRH 11001 - AWRH 99999), trade-site copy of the maker sheet · 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 E20Cat 302 CRSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E20 vs Cat 302 CR: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E20 or Cat 302 CR?

By operating weight the Cat 302 CR is the biggest at 2.26 t, then the Bobcat E20 at 1.93 t.

Which has more power, the Bobcat E20 or Cat 302 CR?

The Cat 302 CR: Bobcat E20 9.9 kW (13 hp), Cat 302 CR 15.7 kW (21 hp) (net power), a 59% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E20 or Cat 302 CR?

The Bobcat E20: Bobcat E20 2.385 m, Cat 302 CR 2.37 m (max digging depth), a 1% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat E20 or Cat 302 CR?

The Bobcat E20: Bobcat E20 4.134 m, Cat 302 CR 4.11 m (max digging reach), a 1% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat E20 or Cat 302 CR?

The Cat 302 CR: Bobcat E20 19 L, Cat 302 CR 26 L (fuel tank), a 37% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Bobcat E20 or Cat 302 CR?

The Bobcat E20: Bobcat E20 0.69 m, Cat 302 CR 0.75 m (tail swing radius), a 8% 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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