E48 Compact Excavator

Horsepower:

42.6 hp

Operating Weight:

9830 lbs

Maximum Dig Depth:

10.4 ft

Attachments:

23

Explore the Bobcat® E48 compact excavator for sale, built for high-performance hydraulics, precise controllability, strong lift capacity, premium operator comfort, attachment versatility, digging, trenching, grading, backfilling, landscaping, utility work, site preparation, property maintenance, roadwork support, and demanding compact jobsites. As a conventional tail-swing 4.5-ton compact excavator, the Bobcat E48 delivers added weight, ample power, impressive lift capacity, and smooth control for operators ready to take on more complex work. With multiple arm configurations, available long arm, optional extendable arm, low-effort joysticks, angle blade capability, blade float, Depth Check system readiness, integrated lift eye, and Machine IQ telematics, the E48 is ideal for contractors, landscapers, utility crews, municipalities, rental fleets, site prep teams, and property owners who need dependable compact excavator performance. Explore Bobcat E48 availability, pricing, attachments, features, and dealer support through Bobcat GDN today.

E48 Compact Excavator Key Features

The Bobcat E48 compact excavator is designed for operators who need more power, more lift capability, and more confidence for challenging compact excavation work. Its conventional tail-swing design and 4.5-ton size class help deliver impressive lift capacity in a compact machine, while high-performance hydraulics and precise controllability help operators dig, lift, grade, backfill, trench, and operate attachments with accuracy. With multiple arm configurations, optional long arm, optional extendable arm, low-effort joysticks, and premium comfort features, the E48 helps operators push productivity on demanding jobsites.

E48 Compact Excavator Performance & Specs

Horsepower	42.6 hp
Operating Weight	9830 lbs
Arm Digging Force	5820 lbf
Travel Speed (Maximum)	3.3 mph
Bucket Digging Force	9601 lbf
Dig Depth	10.4 ft
Max Dump Height	150.6 in
Reach at Ground Level	17.3 ft
Transport Length	200.5 in
Width	72.8 in
Cab Height	99.1 in
Tail Swing Overhang	12 in
Turbocharged Engine	Standard

Horsepower

42.6 hp

Operating Weight	9830 lbs
Weight Class	4 t
Travel Speed - Low	1.6 mph
Arm Digging Force	5820 lbf
Travel Speed (Maximum)	3.3 mph
Bucket Digging Force	9601 lbf
Lift Radius	118 in
Boom Swing - Left	75 deg
Boom Swing - Right	50 deg
Dig Depth	10.4 ft
Max Dump Height	150.6 in
Reach at Ground Level	17.3 ft

Fuel Tank

19 gal

Auxiliary Pressure	3045 psi
Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow	20 gpm

Length	200.5 in
Transport Length	200.5 in
Width	72.8 in
Cab Height	99.1 in
Tail Swing Overhang	12 in

Air Conditioning	Optional
Cab Enclosure	Optional
Radio	Optional
Turbocharged Engine	Standard
Engine Shutdown	Standard
Auxiliary Hydraulics	Standard
Quick Tach System	Standard
Rubber Track	Standard
Selectable Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow	Standard
Angle Blade	Optional