Features

• Maneuver faster with optional 2-Speed travel. The faster you can move on your jobsite, the quicker you can complete your work. For long-haul jobs or work on large jobsites, 2-Speed travel increases your productivity all day long.

• Exposed hoses, weaker components and inferior design may mean a trip to the shop when you need your machine the most. Bobcat® compact excavators are equipped with a durable tailgate, protected hydraulic lines, smarter hose routing and a redesigned workgroup.

• Get on and off the jobsite faster. Secure your load quickly with accessible tie-downs. Bobcat® compact (mini) excavators come standard with four tie-down points that are easy to reach.

• Bobcat® compact excavators are designed to prevent problems before they occur. Electronics meet or exceed military requirements for sealing, moisture, shock and vibration. Automatic glow plugs deliver easier starts and longer starter life, while battery run-down protection protects against vandals or forgetful operators.

• When you step inside the redesigned cab of a R-Series compact (mini) excavator, you’ll find more space everywhere you look. It provides maximum headroom and legroom for dependable comfort all day long. Additionally, the suspension seat is wider and floorspace has been increased by 29 percent when compared to previous generations. Even tall operators will be comfortable with plenty of headroom.

• Bobcat® compact excavators are engineered to operate in the smallest of workspaces. R-Series excavators feature the exclusive in-track swing frame, which allows you to get closer to your work. The swing castings and cylinders stay within the tracks when you dig in an offset position.

• Whether you’re traveling across a jobsite, backfilling, or digging, your excavator’s hydraulic system contributes to performance more than any other feature. When compared to other brands, advanced hydraulics on Bobcat® excavators deliver the most horsepower in working range.

• With better ground clearance, the X-frame undercarriage improves your performance in difficult conditions. Dirt and other materials easily pass through this undercarriage, making cleanup faster and leaving less debris on the trailers.

• Bobcat® excavator controls allow you to make fine movements with low effort and maximum comfort – so you can get precise results in less time, with less fatigue. With the boom swing control on the joystick, you get more floor space and foot room for better operator comfort on long, tiring jobs.

• Premium comfort gives you the endurance to power through long days and tough jobs. When you step inside the R-Series compact (mini) excavator cab, you’ll see refinements everywhere you look, including plenty of headroom and legroom, clear visibility, and a larger suspension seat. Each feature has been designed to help keep you working all day long.

• Bobcat® compact excavators deliver the house, boom, arm and bucket control you expect in the most challenging work environments. It’s the confidence in these precise movements that determines whether you complete the job using your machine, or with two workers and a pair of shovels.

• Inside the premium cab of R-Series compact (mini) excavators, you’ll experience dramatically reduced vibration. Many features contribute to the improvement, including a dual-flange track roller system, a tighter connection between body panels and robust hinges and latches. They all work together to make operating your Bobcat® compact excavator more comfortable for longer, more productive days on the jobsite.

• Simple, ergonomic controls keep you productive all day long. Control your attachments and travel with precision, flexibility and low fatigue. Feel the quality at your fingertips, as the newly designed joysticks fit better in your hands.

• When you have clear visibility to your work area, your productivity can take off. Bobcat® compact (mini) excavators are engineered with narrower cab pillars and 15 percent more glass surface area. Together, they give you the industry’s best visibility to your workgroup and blade cutting edge. Other features include a large, Level 1 FOPS (falling object protection system)-certified top window, automatic on/off work lights, and an optional retractable sun visor to block out distracting light.

• Simplify grading and leveling. Blade float exerts a minimal, consistent down-force on the blade, with minimal operator input.

• Keys are no longer necessary with the optional keyless start panel on Bobcat® compact excavators. Keyless start ensures no time is lost on your worksite if you or your employees forget the keys in the shop. It also protects against theft or unauthorized use of your excavator.

• Auto-shift travel shifts the machine out of high range and back automatically, offering superb travel performance without having to manually downshift. It automatically transitions the travel motors to and from high range, giving you greater tractive effort with no manual shifting. A directional lug track also provides a smoother ride and less vibration when traveling.

• Adjustable seats on R-Series compact excavators set new standards for comfort. No matter your height or weight, it’s easy to find an accommodating operating position. With the optional heated seat, cold weather won’t slow you down.

• Your time should be used completing your work instead of gaining access to components. With Bobcat® compact excavators, it's easy to make maintenance part of your routine. Perform preventative maintenance with industry-leading service access and simple checkpoints. You'll complete essential maintenance as scheduled and reduce your operating costs.

• Auto Idle makes it easier and quieter to pause your work, take a quick break or communicate on the jobsite - all while saving fuel. When machine functions aren’t used, the machine automatically idles the engine until you start working again.

• Integrated slew brakes hold your load steady on slopes for more accurate placement and while your excavator is trailered.