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Bobcat E165 Large Excavator
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Explore the Bobcat® E165 large excavator for sale, built for heavy digging, powerful lifting, fast cycle times, class-leading hydraulics, infrastructure work, road construction, bridge projects, railroad work, commercial excavation, urban jobsites, site preparation, trenching, backfilling, grading, material placement, and demanding construction applications. As a 16- to 18-ton size class excavator, the Bobcat E165 delivers optimized performance with a turbo-charged engine, conventional tail swing for leading lift capacity, four power modes, selectable work modes, high slew torque, side and rear view cameras, and maintenance-friendly access features. Ideal for contractors, excavation crews, municipalities, road crews, utility companies, commercial construction teams, and infrastructure professionals, the E165 provides the power, comfort, and durability needed for long workdays on tough jobsites. Explore Bobcat E165 availability, pricing, attachments, features, and dealer support through Bobcat GDN today.
Horsepower:
131 hp
Operating Weight:
38376 lbs
Maximum Dig Depth:
20 ft
Attachments:
5
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Bobcat E165 Large Excavator for Sale with Heavy Digging Power, Lift Capacity, and Fast Cycle Times
The Bobcat E165 large excavator is designed for operators who need optimized performance for heavy digging and lifting operations. Its class-leading hydraulics provide reliable, steady power to save time with every digging cycle, while powerful arm and bucket forces help crews work efficiently in demanding soil, trenching, and material handling conditions. With conventional tail swing for leading lift capacity, four selectable power modes, fast cycle times, auto shift, auto idle, pump torque control, and high slew torque, the E165 helps operators dig, lift, slew, backfill, load, grade, and work confidently across large, complex jobsites.
Class-leading hydraulic performance: The Bobcat E165 delivers reliable hydraulic power, strong arm force, powerful bucket force, and efficient workgroup response to help operators save time during heavy digging, loading, and trenching cycles.
Conventional tail swing lift capacity: The conventional tail swing design provides leading lift capability compared to reduced tail swing models, helping operators lift, pick, place, and handle heavy materials with greater confidence.
High slew torque: Increased slew torque provides more power for slewing uphill, backfilling, repositioning material, and improving overall productivity on slopes, trenches, and heavy excavation jobsites.
Four selectable power modes: Power+, Power, Standard, and Economy modes let operators match machine performance to the job, whether the priority is maximum digging force, quick loading, routine grading, lifting, or fuel efficiency.
Selectable work modes: Digging, Smart Power Control, Lifting, Breaker, and Shear functions tailor machine response and auxiliary hydraulic flow for excavation, lifting, one-way attachments, and two-way hydraulic tools.
Turbo-charged engine performance: The turbo-charged Bobcat engine is designed for high torque at low rpm, reliable power, fuel efficiency, and consistent performance during challenging digging and lifting work.
Fast cycle times: Two variable displacement axial piston pumps help deliver speed, power, and efficiency, supporting faster digging, truck loading, backfilling, and attachment-driven productivity.
Bobcat E165 Features, Benefits, and Attachment Options
The Bobcat E165 large excavator includes performance, comfort, uptime protection, serviceability, and versatility features designed to support heavy-duty construction, roadwork, infrastructure, utility, bridge, railroad, commercial, and urban excavation projects. From breaking through hard ground and lifting pipe to operating breakers, shears, clamps, buckets, and other hydraulic attachments, the E165 provides the power, controllability, and durability needed to keep large jobs moving.
Power boost capability: A convenient power-boost button on the right-hand joystick temporarily increases hydraulic power, helping operators break through hard ground and maintain productivity in tough digging conditions.
Heavy digging and lifting strength: Powerful hydraulics, strong breakout forces, conventional tail swing balance, and horsepower to spare help operators move more material, dig efficiently, and lift with confidence.
Smart Power Control: Smart Power Control matches load to engine rpm, hydraulic pump torque, and engine response in digging work mode to improve efficiency across the E165’s power settings.
Variable Speed Control: Variable Speed Control can improve fuel efficiency by automatically reducing engine rpm during low workload requirements, such as the slew portion of a dig cycle.
Auto shift travel control: Auto shift improves responsiveness and controllability by shifting to low range under higher loads and back to high range when the load decreases.
Auto idle fuel savings: Auto idle reduces engine speed when excavator movement stops, helping save fuel, reduce noise, and improve jobsite communication and operator comfort.
Pump Torque Control: Pump Torque Control helps prevent engine overload by matching hydraulic demand with available horsepower, supporting smooth and efficient machine operation.
X-frame undercarriage: The X-frame undercarriage provides increased ground clearance and maneuverability on softer ground, while sloped surfaces shed debris and reduce undercarriage cleaning time.
Tier 4 emissions compliance: The large excavator’s engine meets Tier 4 emissions requirements while delivering the power needed for demanding construction and excavation applications.
Roller switch and foot pedal attachment control: Operators can control and vary the speed of two-way hydraulic attachments using the joystick roller switch or foot pedal, making it easier to operate clamps, shears, and other tools.