5T EXCAVATOR

Bobcat E85 Compact Excavator: Dominating Performance in the Midi Class

The Bobcat E85 is a robust and high-performing compact excavator (often referred to as a midi excavator) that delivers class-leading digging capacity and depth. Engineered for power and efficiency, this machine is ideally suited for challenging road construction, utility work, site preparation, and large-scale landscaping projects, offering an optimal balance of size, strength, and versatility.

Features

• Significant Operating Weight & Stability: With an operating weight typically around 8,600 kg (18,977 lbs or 8.5-9 tonnes), the E85 provides excellent stability for heavy digging and lifting tasks, reducing the risk of tipping even with full buckets or when operating at maximum reach.
• Powerful Tier 4 Compliant Engine: Powered by a high-performance diesel engine (often a Bobcat-designed or Yanmar engine, typically around 49.1 kW / 65.9 hp). This engine is designed to meet stringent Tier 4 emissions regulations, providing powerful performance with reduced environmental impact and fuel efficiency.
• Conventional / Minimal Tail Swing Design: The E85 features a conventional or minimal tail swing design, with a relatively small tail overhang (e.g., 13 inches or 330mm). This design allows for improved manoeuvrability and reduces the risk of striking obstacles in tight working conditions compared to larger conventional excavators, while offering greater stability than zero-tail-swing machines for heavier lifting.
• Class-Leading Digging Capabilities: The E85 is built for serious excavation work:
  • Maximum Digging Depth: Impressive depth of approximately 4.7 meters (15.5 ft).
  • Maximum Reach at Ground Level: Extends to around 7.2 meters (23.6 ft - 23.9 ft).
  • High Bucket and Arm Forces: Delivers powerful bucket digging forces (e.g., 72 kN / 16,269 lbf) and arm digging forces (e.g., 36.7 kN / 8,253 lbf), allowing it to effectively penetrate and extract tough materials.
• Advanced Hydraulic System: Equipped with powerful, load-sensing hydraulics that provide precise control, smooth operation, and fast cycle times. This allows for multi-function operations without sacrificing power, crucial for high productivity.
  • Selectable Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow: Many E85 models offer selectable auxiliary hydraulics with multiple flow rates, allowing operators to optimize the response of various hydraulic attachments (e.g., breakers, augers, clamps) for maximum performance.
• Premium Operator Comfort & Control: The E85 cabin is designed with the operator in mind:
  • Spacious Enclosed Cab: Offers a roomy and comfortable environment, often with standard features like air conditioning, heating, and a radio, ensuring operator comfort in all weather conditions.
  • Fully Adjustable Super Deluxe Seat: Provides excellent support and reduces fatigue during long shifts.
  • Intuitive Controls: Features low-effort hydraulic joystick controls, often with fingertip boom swing control (rocker-style thumb switch on the joystick instead of a foot pedal), enhancing precision and reducing operator fatigue.
  • Selectable Control Pattern: Allows operators to switch between ISO and conventional Bobcat control patterns to match their preference.
• Enhanced Serviceability: Designed for maximum uptime with industry-leading serviceability features, including wide-opening covers for easy access to routine maintenance points. Extended greasing intervals (e.g., 250 hours) reduce daily maintenance requirements.
• Productivity-Boosting Features:
  • Auto Idle: Automatically idles the engine after a period of inactivity to save fuel and reduce noise.
  • Auto Shift Travel: Automatically shifts the machine between high and low travel ranges based on demand, providing smoother travel and greater tractive effort without manual downshifting.
  • Blade Float: Simplifies grading and levelling by allowing the dozer blade to follow the contour of the ground.
  • 2-Speed Travel: For faster repositioning around the job site.
• Versatile Attachment Options: The E85 is a highly adaptable tool carrier, compatible with a wide array of Bobcat attachments, including various digging buckets, grading buckets, hydraulic breakers, augers, plate compactors, grapples, and more, enabling it to perform a vast range of tasks.

Applications

The Bobcat E85 is a versatile and powerful compact excavator ideal for a wide range of demanding tasks, including:

• Road Construction & Utility Work: Digging and backfilling large trenches for pipes, cables, and drainage, especially in urban environments where precise control is needed.
• Site Preparation & Groundworks: Excavating foundations for larger buildings, grading, and land clearing.
• Demolition: Medium-scale demolition of concrete structures, brickwork, and other materials.
• Large Landscaping Projects: Creating large ponds, shaping terrain, and handling significant volumes of soil and rock.
• General Construction: Any project requiring substantial digging power, reach, and lifting capacity in a relatively compact machine.