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Bobcat Releases E40 Compact Excavator From: Doosan Bobcat Co. | For Construction Pros

Powered by a 40-hp Tier 4 diesel engine, the E40 features a lift capacity of 3,939 lbs. and is compatible with a range of attachments for versatility on the jobsite.

Bobcat has expanded its lineup of compact excavators to include the newly released Bobcat E40. As part of the lineup expansion, Bobcat has also revised the model numbers for its 3-to-5-ton excavator lineup to align with the industry’s size class. Rubber Track Undercarriage System

Bobcat Releases E40 Compact Excavator From: Doosan Bobcat Co. | For Construction Pros

With the E40, operators get performance and maneuverability with practical features. It is a minimal tail swing excavator, with less than 2 in. of overhang and a standard long arm. The E40 delivers an over-the-blade lift capacity and over-the-side lift capacity for demanding jobs on construction sites.

The E40 serves as a jobsite solution for those who require trailering and maneuverability to complete challenging tasks in confined work areas. The E40 offers performance with simplified option packages.

With the introduction of the new E40, Bobcat has revised select model numbers in its 3-to-5-ton excavators’ size class to better reflect the machines’ size and performance within the industry.

“Our compact excavator lineup within the 3-to-5-ton size class has grown, and the updated model numbers better reflect the outstanding performance capabilities that empower our customers to accomplish more each and every day,” said Mike Wetzel, director of product development at Bobcat Company. “The updated portfolio more closely aligns with the excavators’ capabilities when compared to other machines within the same size class.”  

The model number changes are as follows:

Bobcat Releases E40 Compact Excavator From: Doosan Bobcat Co. | For Construction Pros

rubber track undercarriage With these changes and the launch of the E40, the Bobcat 3-to-5-ton compact excavator lineup now includes: E32, E35, E38, E40, E48 and E55. Bobcat offers compact and larger excavators ranging from 1-2-ton to 16-18-ton size classes, as well as battery-electric excavator models.