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Bobcat E55 Compact Excavator
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Explore the Bobcat® E55 compact excavator for sale, built for high-performance hydraulics, exceptional dig depth, powerful digging force, minimal tail-swing maneuverability, over-the-side digging confidence, grading, trenching, backfilling, utility work, landscaping, site preparation, property maintenance, roadwork support, and demanding compact jobsites. With less than an inch of overhang, the Bobcat E55 delivers the engine power, hydraulic strength, digging performance, and compact maneuverability needed to tackle big projects in small spaces. Featuring a dual-flange roller track system, Depth Check readiness, low-effort joysticks, blade float, integrated lift eye, standard display, and available options such as an angle blade, automatic heat and air conditioning, rearview camera, and advanced touch display, the E55 is ideal for contractors, landscapers, utility crews, municipalities, site prep teams, rental fleets, and property owners who need productive compact excavator performance. Explore Bobcat E55 availability, pricing, attachments, features, and dealer support through Bobcat GDN today.
Horsepower:
49.7 hp
Operating Weight:
11357 lbs
Maximum Dig Depth:
11.4 ft
Attachments:
23
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Bobcat E55 Compact Excavator for Sale with Minimal Tail Swing, High-Performance Hydraulics, and Dig Depth
The Bobcat E55 compact excavator is designed for operators who want additional weight, power, and digging performance in a compact machine that can maneuver efficiently on small jobsites. Its minimal tail swing design offers less than an inch of overhang, helping operators work close to walls, buildings, fences, utilities, landscaping, trenches, and other jobsite obstacles. With high-performance hydraulics, exceptional dig depth, low-effort joysticks, fast cycle control, a dual-flange roller track system, and Depth Check readiness, the E55 helps crews dig, lift, grade, backfill, trench, and operate attachments with confidence.
Minimal tail-swing maneuverability: The Bobcat E55 has less than an inch of overhang, helping operators work close to structures, fences, foundations, walls, utilities, landscaping, and tight jobsite obstacles.
High-performance hydraulics: The E55 delivers strong hydraulic power and precise controllability for digging, lifting, grading, backfilling, trenching, slewing, and attachment operation.
Exceptional dig depth: The E55 is built to handle deeper excavation tasks while maintaining compact maneuverability for small jobsites and confined work areas.
Powerful compact excavator performance: Added weight, engine power, hydraulic strength, and digging force help the E55 take on large projects while staying agile on compact jobsites.
Dual-flange roller track system: Dual-flange track rollers enhance over-the-side digging confidence, improve slewing ability, and provide a smoother ride across uneven or bumpy terrain.
Depth Check ready: The E55 can support Bobcat Depth Check technology, helping operators measure dig depth from the cab and reduce over-digging, under-digging, backfill costs, and manual grade checks.
Low-effort joystick control: Responsive joysticks with fingertip boom swing and auxiliary control support precise, predictable operation, fast cycle times, and reduced fatigue during long workdays.
Bobcat E55 Features, Benefits, and Excavation Capabilities
The Bobcat E55 compact excavator includes performance, comfort, uptime protection, serviceability, digital connectivity, and attachment-ready features designed to help operators complete more work on jobsites big and small. From trenching and digging to grading, backfilling, lifting, utility repair, landscaping, roadwork support, material placement, and attachment operation, the E55 provides the compact frame, strong hydraulic performance, operator-focused controls, and durable Bobcat engineering needed for demanding applications.
Angle blade option: The available angle blade can be positioned left or right up to 25 degrees, helping operators backfill, grade, move spoil, and stabilize the excavator more efficiently.
Integrated lift eye: The standard integrated lift eye provides a convenient method for handling objects or moving materials into and out of trenches.
Redesigned Bobcat engine: The R2-Series Bobcat engine is designed for dependable performance, simplified routine maintenance, improved cold-weather operation, and productivity when fuel levels are low.
Blade float: Blade float simplifies grading and leveling by applying minimal, consistent down force to the blade with less operator input.
Standard display: The detailed full-color display provides machine interaction, diagnostic information, operation data, and monitoring support from inside the cab.
Rear camera option: The optional rearview camera provides a continuous rear view from the operator’s seat, helping improve awareness around the machine in busy or confined jobsite conditions.
Machine IQ telematics: Machine IQ lets owners monitor machine location, health, and security status while supporting remote engine disable or enable, geofence boundaries, motion detection, curfew alerts, fault notifications, and maintenance reminders.