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Bobcat E40 Compact Excavator
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Explore the Bobcat® E40 compact excavator for sale, built for high lift capacity, minimal tail swing maneuverability, powerful digging, strong slewing performance, trenching, grading, backfilling, utility work, landscaping, site preparation, property maintenance, attachment versatility, and demanding compact jobsites. With a 40-horsepower turbocharged non-DPF Bobcat engine, standard long arm, enhanced hydraulics, standard counterweight, exclusive in-track swing frame, large boom cylinder, fast cycle integrated lift eye, and less than two inches of tail overhang, the E40 delivers big-project performance in tight workspaces. Ideal for contractors, landscapers, utility crews, municipalities, rental fleets, site prep teams, and property owners, the Bobcat E40 combines strong lift performance, maneuverability, durability, comfort, and dealer-backed support. Explore Bobcat E40 availability, pricing, attachments, features, and dealer support through Bobcat GDN today.
Horsepower:
40.4 hp
Operating Weight:
9180 lbs
Maximum Dig Depth:
130.4 in
Attachments:
23
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Bobcat E40 Compact Excavator for Sale with High Lift Capacity, Minimal Tail Swing, and Non-DPF Engine
The Bobcat E40 compact excavator is designed for operators who need powerful lifting and slewing capability in tight work areas. Its lift capacity is among the best in its size class, giving crews impressive over-the-blade and over-the-side lifting performance without sacrificing compact maneuverability. With a minimal tail swing of less than two inches, standard long arm, 40-horsepower turbocharged Bobcat engine, enhanced hydraulics, high-performance cooling system, and standard counterweight, the E40 helps operators dig, lift, slew, backfill, grade, and place materials with confidence.
High lift capacity: The Bobcat E40 delivers impressive over-the-blade and over-the-side lift capacity, helping operators handle tough lifting, digging, trenching, and material placement tasks with confidence.
Minimal tail swing: With less than two inches of overhang, the E40 can work close to walls, foundations, fences, buildings, utilities, landscaping, and other obstacles with reduced repositioning.
40-horsepower Bobcat engine: The turbocharged Tier 4 Bobcat engine provides consistent torque, strong performance, cold-weather reliability, and the power needed for demanding excavation work.
Non-DPF Tier 4 solution: The engine meets emissions requirements without a diesel particulate filter or selective catalyst reduction, reducing maintenance complexity and eliminating downtime from DPF regeneration.
Standard long arm: The long arm adds 12 inches of additional digging depth and reach, helping operators complete more trenching, digging, and loading work with fewer machine moves.
Enhanced hydraulics: Finely tuned hydraulics provide improved metering, smooth controllability, fast cycle times, and strong performance for digging, lifting, backfilling, and slewing loaded buckets.
Standard counterweight: The standard counterweight supports the E40’s reach, digging depth, and lift performance for added confidence on demanding jobs.
Bobcat E40 Features, Benefits, and Excavation Capabilities
The Bobcat E40 compact excavator includes performance, comfort, uptime protection, serviceability, attachment versatility, and digital connectivity features designed to support productive work on tight jobsites. From trenching and grading to backfilling, loading, digging near obstacles, utility repair, landscaping, and heavy material handling, the E40 provides the hydraulic power, lift capability, comfort, and durability needed to complete big projects in less time.
Leading lift performance: The E40 gives operators a performance advantage when lifting over the blade or over the side, helping support heavy loads, trench work, pipe placement, and material handling.
High slewing power: Carefully tuned hydraulics, a durable slew bearing, and a powerful engine help improve performance when backfilling trenches or slewing a loaded bucket uphill.
Large boom cylinder and swing casting: A large boom cylinder and strong swing casting mount provide added strength for penetrating tough ground and lifting heavy loads.
Fast cycle integrated lift eye: The standard lift eye gives operators a convenient way to move objects into and out of trenches, supporting utility, construction, and material placement tasks.
High-performance cooling system: Side-by-side heat exchangers help control operating temperatures efficiently, protect engine component life, reduce noise, and simplify cleanout.
Angle blade option: The optional angle blade can angle 25 degrees left or right, helping operators backfill, grade, move spoil, and finish surfaces faster without creating windrows on both sides.
Durable travel motors: Heavy-duty travel motors are designed for increased uptime and reliable performance in difficult ground conditions.
Exclusive In-Track Swing Frame: Bobcat’s in-track swing frame keeps swing castings and cylinders within the tracks when offset digging, helping operators dig flush against obstacles in tight areas.
Simple machine tie-downs: Convenient tie-down locations help operators secure the E40 quickly and confidently for transport between jobsites.
Machine IQ telematics: Machine IQ lets owners monitor location, health, and security status while supporting remote engine disable or enable, geofence boundaries, motion detection, curfew alerts, fault notifications, and maintenance reminders.