Bobcat E20 vs Cat 305 CR

The Cat 305 CR is the heavier machine, at 5.7 t against 1.93 t, and the Cat 305 CR has more power (27.2 kW against 9.9 kW).

The Bobcat E20 is ahead on: turns tighter, lower to transport. The Cat 305 CR is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat E20 and the Cat 305 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 305 CR
Operating weight	1,930 kg	5,695 kg
Net powerHigher is better	9.9 kW	27.2 kW+175%
Max digging depthHigher is better	2.385 m	3.42 m+43%
Max digging reachHigher is better	4.134 m	5.755 m+39%
Max dumping heightHigher is better	2.566 m	3.7 m+44%
Bucket digging forceHigher is better	21 kN	49 kN+136%
Pump flowHigher is better	41 L/min	133 L/min+222%
Fuel tankHigher is better	19 L	63 L+232%
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	4 km/h	4.5 km/h+13%
Tail swing radiusLower is better	0.69 m+37%	1.095 m
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	2.297 m+10%	2.55 m
Overall length	3.688 m	5.305 m

All specifications

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Differences only(103)

FigureBobcat E20 Cat 305 CR

Dimensions

Overall length3.688 mOverall length in travel position5.305 m

Track length1.62 mOverall length of track assembly2.585 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 m2.55 mOverall shipping height

Engine cover height1.138 mNot published

Ground clearance, counterweight0.419 mNot published

Blade height0.235 m0.415 mStraight blade

Track lug height0.025 mNot published

Blade width0.98 m1.98 mStraight blade

Blade width, undercarriage extended1.36 mNot published

Shoe width0.23 mRubber track0.4 mTrack belt/shoe width

Boom swing offset, left0.476 m0.615 mBoom swing left (plan view)

Boom swing offset, right0.638 m0.865 mBoom swing right (plan view)

Min front swing radius1.19 mNot published

Tail swing radius0.69 m1.095 mTail swing without counterweight

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

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

Tail swing radius, with counterweightNot published1.2 m

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

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

Swing bearing heightNot published0.619 m

Overall length, long stickNot published5.34 m

Width of crawlerNot published1.98 mTrack width

Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.335 mGround clearance

Performance

Max digging reach4.134 m5.755 mMaximum reach, standard stick

Max reach at ground level4.089 m5.59 m

Max digging depth2.385 mStandard dipperstick3.42 m

Max digging depth, long dipperstick2.565 mNot published

Max vertical wall digging depth1.948 m2.335 mVertical wall, standard stick

Max digging height3.573 m5.215 m

Max dumping height2.566 m3.7 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 ground0.4 mBlade raised, above ground

Max blade depth0.204 mBelow ground0.65 mBlade lowered, below ground

Bucket rotation196°Not published

Bucket digging force21 kN49 kN

Arm digging force10 kN28 kNStick digging force, standard stick

Max drawbar pull19 kNNot published

Swing speed8.4 rpmSlew rate9.0 rpmMachine swing speed

Boom swing, left80°72°

Boom swing, right60°50°

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

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

Max digging depth, long stickNot published3.67 m

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

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

Max digging reach, long stickNot published5.99 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

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

Weight

Operating weight1,930 kg5,695 kg

Ground pressure31.10 kPaRubber tracksNot 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

Engine modelKubota D722-E2B-BCZ-7Cat C1.7 Turbo

Cylinders3Not published

Displacement0.7 L1.7 L

Net power9.9 kW (13 hp)ISO 924927.2 kW (36.5 hp)ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC, at 2,400 rpm

Max torque42 NmNet, ISO 9249Not published

EmissionsNot publishedBrazil MAR-1 (equivalent to EU Stage IIIA)

Gross powerNot published29 kW (38.9 hp)SAE J1995:2014, at 2,400 rpm

BoreNot published84 mm

StrokeNot published100 mm

Hydraulics

Pump flow41 L/min133 L/min

Auxiliary circuit flow30 L/minNot published

Auxiliary circuit relief180 barNot published

Max pressure210 - 250 barBoom port relief, base and rod end265 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 tank19 L63 L

Hydraulic system, with tank19 LNot published

Cooling system3.3 L11 L

Engine oil, with filter3.3 LNot published

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 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 E20 Excavator Spec Sheet, Bobcat EMEA, 2017-7-5 (AWRH 11001 - AWRH 99999), trade-site copy of the maker sheet · 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 E20Cat 305 CRSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E20 vs Cat 305 CR: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E20 or Cat 305 CR?

By operating weight the Cat 305 CR is the biggest at 5.7 t, then the Bobcat E20 at 1.93 t.

Which has more power, the Bobcat E20 or Cat 305 CR?

The Cat 305 CR: Bobcat E20 9.9 kW (13 hp), Cat 305 CR 27.2 kW (36.5 hp) (net power), a 175% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E20 or Cat 305 CR?

The Cat 305 CR: Bobcat E20 2.385 m, Cat 305 CR 3.42 m (max digging depth), a 43% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat E20 or Cat 305 CR?

The Cat 305 CR: Bobcat E20 4.134 m, Cat 305 CR 5.755 m (max digging reach), a 39% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat E20 or Cat 305 CR?

The Cat 305 CR: Bobcat E20 19 L, Cat 305 CR 63 L (fuel tank), a 232% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Bobcat E20 or Cat 305 CR?

The Bobcat E20: Bobcat E20 0.69 m, Cat 305 CR 1.095 m (tail swing radius), a 37% 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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