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Bobcat E50 vs XCMG XE45U Pro

The Bobcat E50 is the heavier machine, at 5.15 t against 4.8 t, and the Bobcat E50 has more power (37.1 kW against 29.7 kW).

The Bobcat E50 is ahead on: digs deeper, more digging or pushing force, bigger fuel tank, narrower to transport. The XCMG XE45U Pro is ahead on: dumps higher.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat E50 and the XCMG XE45U Pro drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

  1. Bobcat · mini excavator

    Bobcat E50

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  2. XCMG · mini excavator

    XCMG XE45U Pro

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At a glance

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

FigureBobcat E50XCMG XE45U Pro
Operating weight5,151 kg4,800 kg
Max digging depthHigher is better3.478 m+4%3.342 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better3.915 m4.052 m+3%
Bucket digging forceHigher is better42 kN+11%38 kN
Fuel tankHigher is better72 L+11%65 L
Overall widthLower is better1.849 m1.85 m

All specifications

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

Dimensions

Overall width1.849 m1.85 m
Overall lengthNot published5.25 m
Overall heightNot published2.535 m
Track lengthNot published2.249 m
Undercarriage widthNot published1.85 m
Shoe widthNot published0.35 m
Track length on groundNot published1.8 m
Track gaugeNot published1.5 m
Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.291 m
Tail swing radiusNot published1.215 mMinimum; 1.320 m with extra weight

Performance

Max digging depth3.478 mStandard arm; 3,878 mm with long arm3.342 m
Max reach at ground level5.889 mStandard arm; 6,278 mm with long armNot published
Max dumping height3.915 m4.052 m
Bucket digging force42 kN38 kNISO
Arm digging force31 kN22 kNISO
Rated lift capacity3,060 kgNot published
Travel speed (high)4.5 km/hNot published
Travel speed (low)2.8 km/hNot published
Max digging heightNot published5.479 m
Max vertical wall digging depthNot published2.68 m
Max digging reachNot published5.715 m
Min front swing radiusNot published2.28 m
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 weight5,151 kg5,351 kg with long arm and counterweight4,800 kg
Ground pressure29.0 kPaNot published
Track width0.4 mStandard trackNot published

Engine

EmissionsTier 4Not published
Gross power37.1 kW (49.7 hp)Not published
Engine modelNot publishedKubota D1803, T4F, water-cooled 3-cylinder
Net powerNot published29.7 kW (39.8 hp)SAE J1349 at 2,200 rpm
Max torqueNot published151 Nmat 1,500 rpm

Hydraulics

Auxiliary circuit flow76 L/minNot published
Auxiliary circuit relief210 barAuxiliary hydraulic pressureNot published
Pump flowNot published132 L/minTotal hydraulic capacity
Auxiliary flowNot published90 L/minAUX maximum flow rate
Max pressureNot published240 barMain system
Hydraulic tankNot published36 L

Service capacities

Fuel tank72 L65 L

Sources: Bobcat Latin America E50 Mini Excavator product page (specifications) · 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.

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Bobcat E50XCMG XE45U ProSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E50 vs XCMG XE45U Pro: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E50 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

By operating weight the Bobcat E50 is the biggest at 5.15 t, then the XCMG XE45U Pro at 4.8 t.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E50 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The Bobcat E50: Bobcat E50 3.478 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 3.342 m (max digging depth), a 4% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat E50 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The Bobcat E50: Bobcat E50 72 L, XCMG XE45U Pro 65 L (fuel tank), a 11% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Bobcat E50 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The Bobcat E50: Bobcat E50 1.849 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 1.85 m (overall width), a 0% 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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