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Bobcat E50 vs John Deere 50 P-Tier

The Bobcat E50 is the heavier machine, at 5.15 t against 4.79 t, and the Bobcat E50 has more power (37.1 kW against 26.8 kW).

The Bobcat E50 is ahead on: more digging or pushing force, bigger fuel tank, faster. The John Deere 50 P-Tier is ahead on: digs deeper, dumps higher.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat E50 and the John Deere 50 P-Tier drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

  1. Bobcat · mini excavator

    Bobcat E50

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  2. John Deere · mini excavator

    John Deere 50 P-Tier

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At a glance

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

FigureBobcat E50John Deere 50 P-Tier
Operating weight5,151 kg4,790 kg
Max digging depthHigher is better3.478 m3.53 m+1%
Max dumping heightHigher is better3.915 m4.07 m+4%
Bucket digging forceHigher is better42 kN+15%37 kN
Fuel tankHigher is better72 L+3%70 L
Travel speed (high)Higher is better4.5 km/h+7%4.2 km/h

All specifications

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

Dimensions

Overall width1.849 mNot published
Overall lengthNot published5.47 m
Overall height (to top of cab)Not published2.53 mcanopy and cab
Upperstructure widthNot published1.85 m
Shoe widthNot published0.4 mrubber track
Width of crawlerNot published2 mundercarriage width
Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.34 m
Tail swing radiusNot published1 m
Engine cover heightNot published1.59 mengine cover height
Track length on groundNot published2 msprocket centre to idler centre
Track lengthNot published2.5 m
Ground clearance, counterweightNot published0.61 m

Performance

Max digging depth3.478 mStandard arm; 3,878 mm with long arm3.53 m
Max reach at ground level5.889 mStandard arm; 6,278 mm with long armNot published
Max dumping height3.915 m4.07 m
Bucket digging force42 kN37 kNISO
Arm digging force31 kN24 kN
Rated lift capacity3,060 kgNot published
Travel speed (high)4.5 km/h4.2 km/h
Travel speed (low)2.8 km/h2.5 km/h
Max digging heightNot published5.75 m
Max digging reachNot published5.96 m
Min front swing radiusNot published2.21 m
Bucket capacityNot published0.16 m³
Swing speedNot published9.0 rpm
Boom swingNot published80 deg. left / 60 deg. rightindependent swing boom

Weight

Operating weight5,151 kg5,351 kg with long arm and counterweight4,790 kg
Ground pressure29.0 kPa26.9 kPa (3.90 psi) canopy / 28.3 kPa (4.10 psi) cab, standard arm and counterweight, rubber track
Track width0.4 mStandard trackNot published
Operating weight (cab)Not published4,920 kg
Operating weight (long arm, canopy)Not published5,018 kg
Operating weight (long arm, cab)Not published5,148 kg
CounterweightNot published700 kgstandard
Additional counterweightNot published200 kgfitted with the long arm
Optional angle bladeNot published409 kgadded weight

Engine

EmissionsTier 4EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV
Gross power37.1 kW (49.7 hp)Not published
Engine modelNot publishedYanmar 4TNV88C
DisplacementNot published2.2 L
Net powerNot published26.8 kW (35.9 hp)ISO 9249, at 2,400 rpm

Hydraulics

Auxiliary circuit flow76 L/minNot published
Auxiliary circuit relief210 barAuxiliary hydraulic pressureNot published
Hydraulic systemNot publishedClosed-centre load sensing, 1 variable-displacement pump
Pump flowNot published120 L/min
Auxiliary flowNot published87 L/min

Service capacities

Fuel tank72 L70 L
Engine oil, with filterNot published8.6 L
Cooling systemNot published5 L
Hydraulic tankNot published56 L

Blade

Blade widthNot published2 m
Blade heightNot published0.375 m
Max blade heightNot published0.46 m
Max blade depthNot published0.36 m

Front attachment

Boom lengthNot published2.85 m
Stick lengthNot published1.38 mstandard arm
Stick length, long stickNot published1.69 m

Sources: Bobcat Latin America E50 Mini Excavator product page (specifications) · John Deere 50 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure ME50PAU (23-07)

Drawn to scale

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

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Bobcat E50John Deere 50 P-TierSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E50 vs John Deere 50 P-Tier: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E50 or John Deere 50 P-Tier?

By operating weight the Bobcat E50 is the biggest at 5.15 t, then the John Deere 50 P-Tier at 4.79 t.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E50 or John Deere 50 P-Tier?

The John Deere 50 P-Tier: Bobcat E50 3.478 m, John Deere 50 P-Tier 3.53 m (max digging depth), a 1% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat E50 or John Deere 50 P-Tier?

The Bobcat E50: Bobcat E50 72 L, John Deere 50 P-Tier 70 L (fuel tank), a 3% 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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