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Bobcat E20 vs XCMG XE45U Pro

The XCMG XE45U Pro is the heavier machine, at 4.8 t against 1.93 t, and the XCMG XE45U Pro has more power (29.7 kW against 9.9 kW).

The Bobcat E20 is ahead on: turns tighter. The XCMG XE45U Pro is ahead on: more power, more torque, digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat E20 and the XCMG XE45U Pro drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Bobcat E20

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    XCMG XE45U Pro

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At a glance

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

FigureBobcat E20XCMG XE45U Pro
Operating weight1,930 kg4,800 kg
Net powerHigher is better9.9 kW29.7 kW+200%
Max torqueHigher is better42 Nm151 Nm+256%
Max digging depthHigher is better2.385 m3.342 m+40%
Max digging reachHigher is better4.134 m5.715 m+38%
Max dumping heightHigher is better2.566 m4.052 m+58%
Bucket digging forceHigher is better21 kN38 kN+83%
Pump flowHigher is better41 L/min132 L/min+220%
Fuel tankHigher is better19 L65 L+242%
Tail swing radiusLower is better0.69 m+43%1.215 m
Overall length3.688 m5.25 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length3.688 mOverall length in travel position5.25 m
Track length1.62 mOverall length of track assembly2.249 m
Track length on ground1.258 m1.8 m
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 track0.35 m
Boom swing offset, left0.476 mNot published
Boom swing offset, right0.638 mNot published
Min front swing radius1.19 m2.28 m
Tail swing radius0.69 m1.215 mMinimum; 1.320 m with extra weight
Working width at max right-hand rotation1.532 mNot published
Working width at max left-hand rotation1.37 mNot published
Overall widthNot published1.85 m
Overall heightNot published2.535 m
Undercarriage widthNot published1.85 m
Track gaugeNot published1.5 m
Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.291 m

Performance

Max digging reach4.134 m5.715 m
Max reach at ground level4.089 mNot published
Max digging depth2.385 mStandard dipperstick3.342 m
Max digging depth, long dipperstick2.565 mNot published
Max vertical wall digging depth1.948 m2.68 m
Max digging height3.573 m5.479 m
Max dumping height2.566 m4.052 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 kN38 kNISO
Arm digging force10 kN22 kNISO
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/hNot published
Travel speed (low)2.5 km/hNot published
Max dozer lifting heightNot published0.417 m
Max dozer cutting depthNot published0.513 m
Bucket capacityNot published0.11 m³Standard bucket
Top speedNot published5 km/hHigh range; low range 2.6 km/h
Traction forceNot published42 kN
GradeabilityNot published30 deg / 58%

Weight

Operating weight1,930 kg4,800 kg
Ground pressure31.10 kPaRubber tracksNot published

Engine

Engine modelKubota D722-E2B-BCZ-7Kubota D1803, T4F, water-cooled 3-cylinder
Cylinders3Not published
Displacement0.7 LNot published
Net power9.9 kW (13 hp)ISO 924929.7 kW (39.8 hp)SAE J1349 at 2,200 rpm
Max torque42 NmNet, ISO 9249151 Nmat 1,500 rpm

Hydraulics

Pump flow41 L/min132 L/minTotal hydraulic capacity
Auxiliary circuit flow30 L/minNot published
Auxiliary circuit relief180 barNot published
Max pressure210 - 250 barBoom port relief, base and rod end240 barMain system
Auxiliary flowNot published90 L/minAUX maximum flow rate
Hydraulic tankNot published36 L

Service capacities

Fuel tank19 L65 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 · XCMG XE45U brochure, Technical Specifications p.2 (v4.11-2025-01, XCMG North America)

Drawn to scale

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

0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m
Bobcat E20XCMG XE45U ProSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E20 vs XCMG XE45U Pro: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E20 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

By operating weight the XCMG XE45U Pro is the biggest at 4.8 t, then the Bobcat E20 at 1.93 t.

Which has more power, the Bobcat E20 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The XCMG XE45U Pro: Bobcat E20 9.9 kW (13 hp), XCMG XE45U Pro 29.7 kW (39.8 hp) (net power), a 200% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E20 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The XCMG XE45U Pro: Bobcat E20 2.385 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 3.342 m (max digging depth), a 40% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat E20 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The XCMG XE45U Pro: Bobcat E20 4.134 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 5.715 m (max digging reach), a 38% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat E20 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The XCMG XE45U Pro: Bobcat E20 19 L, XCMG XE45U Pro 65 L (fuel tank), a 242% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Bobcat E20 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The Bobcat E20: Bobcat E20 0.69 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 1.215 m (tail swing radius), a 43% 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.

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