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Bobcat E88 Compact Excavator
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Explore the Bobcat® E88 compact excavator for sale, built for industry-leading lift capacity, powerful breakout force, conventional tail-swing stability, long-arm reach, high hydraulic performance, trenching, grading, backfilling, utility work, site preparation, landscaping, roadwork support, property maintenance, and demanding compact excavation jobs. Known as a cruiserweight king among compact excavators, the E88 delivers impressive engine and hydraulic power in a compact footprint with optimized metering, low-effort joysticks, a non-DPF Tier 4 engine, Depth Check readiness, extended service intervals, and a standard-equipped long arm for added productivity. Ideal for contractors, utility crews, landscapers, municipalities, site prep teams, rental fleets, and property owners, the Bobcat E88 gives operators the lift strength, digging power, comfort, and control needed to complete tough jobs efficiently. Explore Bobcat E88 availability, pricing, attachments, features, and dealer support through Bobcat GDN today.
Horsepower:
65.4 hp
Operating Weight:
19600 lbs
Maximum Dig Depth:
182 in
Attachments:
23
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Bobcat E88 Compact Excavator for Sale with Industry-Leading Lift Capacity, Breakout Force, and Long Arm Reach
The Bobcat E88 compact excavator is designed for operators who need powerful lifting, strong breakout force, smooth controllability, and compact excavator versatility. Its conventional tail-swing design supports confidence during lifting and digging, while the standard long arm increases working range for deeper digging, trenching, loading, grading, and material placement. With optimized hydraulic metering, low-effort joysticks, a non-DPF Tier 4 engine, Depth Check readiness, integrated rear counterweight, and available add-on counterweight, the E88 helps operators dig, lift, grade, backfill, trench, and place materials with precision.
Industry-leading lift capacity: The Bobcat E88 commands its size class with exceptional lift capacity, helping operators handle heavy materials, trench work, pipe placement, and demanding excavation tasks with confidence.
Powerful breakout force: Strong breakout force helps the E88 dig through tough ground, load material efficiently, and take on difficult excavation jobs with fewer delays.
Conventional tail-swing stability: The conventional tail-swing design supports strong balance, lifting performance, and digging confidence on demanding jobsites.
Standard long arm: The long arm comes standard to provide added reach and dig depth, helping operators complete more work from one position and reduce repositioning.
Optimized hydraulic metering: The optimized hydraulic control valve delivers smooth, precise controllability for predictable machine movement, fast cycle times, productive digging, and level grading.
Non-DPF Tier 4 engine: The Bobcat Tier 4 engine provides dependable power while simplifying maintenance and eliminating downtime related to DPF regeneration.
Depth Check ready: The E88 can support the Bobcat Depth Check system, helping operators measure dig depth from the cab and reduce over-digging, under-digging, backfill costs, and manual grade checks.
Bobcat E88 Features, Benefits, and Excavation Capabilities
The Bobcat E88 compact excavator includes performance, comfort, uptime protection, serviceability, digital connectivity, and attachment-ready features designed to support demanding excavation, utility, construction, landscaping, and property maintenance work. From deep trenching and heavy lifting to grading, backfilling, pipe placement, material handling, and attachment operation, the E88 provides the hydraulic power, long-arm reach, stability, and operator control needed to maximize compact excavator productivity.
Dual-flange roller system: Dual-flange track rollers enhance over-the-side digging confidence, improve slewing ability, and deliver a smoother ride across rough or bumpy jobsites.
Integrated rear counterweight: The integrated rear counterweight improves stability and can contribute to increased lift-over-side capacity when handling heavy loads.
Angle blade option: The 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, reduced routine maintenance, improved cold-weather operation, and productivity when fuel levels are low.
Add-on counterweight option: The optional add-on counterweight helps maximize lift capacity for heavy-duty jobs, giving operators added confidence when moving larger materials.
Blade float: Blade float simplifies grading and leveling by applying minimal, consistent down force to the blade with reduced operator input.
Low-effort joysticks: Responsive joysticks with fingertip boom swing and auxiliary control support quick, precise movement while reducing operator fatigue during long workdays.
Standard display: The full-color display provides machine monitoring, diagnostic information, operation data, and field troubleshooting support from inside the cab.
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.