Compact (Mini) Excavators

Bobcat compact (mini) excavators range in operating weights: 

• The smallest Bobcat mini excavator model, the E10, weighs 2,593 pounds. 
• The heaviest Bobcat mini excavator, the E88, weighs 19,600 pounds. 

Additional factors that affect compact excavator weight: 

• Attachments for your excavator can add hundreds of pounds. 
• Steel tracks increase weight compared to rubber tracks. 
• Other features like enclosed cabs or add-on counterweights also contribute to overall weight. 

Bobcat compact excavator lift capacity varies depending on model: 

• The lightest-lifting model, the E10e electric compact excavator can handle up to 704 pounds. 
• The heaviest-lifting model, the Bobcat E88 can lift up to 10,020 pounds. 

Lift capacity will help you lift more and penetrate harder, denser and heavier materials. It affects your efficiency when digging, hardscaping, installing drainage or utilities, and performing demolition.  

As you move up to larger mini excavators, performance and lift capacities are more suited for heavier tasks, like excavation, handling large rocks, heavy construction, tree removal and bulk aggregate work. 

Operating a mini excavator isn’t hard, but it requires proper training. With Bobcat operator training courses, you can quickly learn what you need to know: 

• Safe and efficient operation 
• Understanding of key components and safety features 
• Detailed explanations of controls and functions 
• Maneuvering, traveling and working safely 

Courses are available online to learn at your own pace. They make learning easy with interactive videos, graphics, quizzes and more. 

Excavator prices vary based on features, options, location and other factors. Contact your local Bobcat dealer for accurate pricing, or use our Build & Quote tool to customize your own machine and receive a quote from your local dealer. 

Bobcat compact excavators are exclusively available from authorized Bobcat dealers. Use the dealer locator to find the nearest dealer offering industry-leading sales, service and support. 

Bobcat offers six types of attachment interfaces for mini excavators, giving you flexibility in choosing a quick coupler that works for you – or you can go without a coupler by pinning the attachment directly to the excavator arm via the pin-on system. You’ll notice a few differences in how to use each one, from basic pin-on mounts to advanced hydraulic couplers. 

Pin-On System 
The pin-on system for Bobcat compact excavators provides a simple, direct-mount solution for operators who rarely change attachments. 

• Attachments can be pinned directly to the excavator arm, with no coupler involved 
• Ideal for long-term use of a single bucket or attachment 
• Allows reverse mounting for backfilling or digging under pipes  
• Requires manual pin alignment and tools to swap attachments 

Mechanical X-Change Coupler 
Compared to pin-on systems, the Bobcat X-Change™ coupler, provides a faster, easier way to manually swap attachments. 

• Standard on many Bobcat mini excavators 
• Reliable pin-and-hook design ensures reliable attachment hookup  
• Drive a single pin in and out of the bucket or attachment to secure 
• Preserves strong breakout force and optimal bucket angles 
• Does not allow for attachments to be mounted in reverse 

Hydraulic X-Change System 
If you switch out attachments frequently, the Hydraulic X-Change™ Coupler provides some of the fastest changes in the industry. You can change non-hydraulic attachments without even leaving your seat. 

• Retention pins extend/retract at the push of a switch 
• Delivers faster changes and minimal downtime 
• Delivers optimal geometry to maximize breakout force  
• Compared to pin-grabber couplers, provides superior range of motion for additional vertical wall depth   

Mechanical Pin-Grabber Coupler 
The mechanical pin-grabber makes changing attachments quicker and easier on smaller Bobcat excavators. It works with nearly the same number of attachments as the X-Change couplers. 

• Quick unlock and release with a dedicated release tool 
• One cab exit required – no repeated trips in and out 
• Automatically locks next attachment when bucket is curled  
• Supports reverse bucket mounting for digging under obstacles 

Hydraulic Pin-Grabber Coupler 
Change non-hydraulic attachments in a hurry with the familiar and functional hydraulic pin-grabber coupler. This easy-to-use quick coupler has nearly the same attachment compatibility as the Mechanical X-Change and Hydraulic X-Change systems. 

• Switch attachments from your seat with the on-off and intent switches in the cab 
• Hydraulically activated locking mechanism provides fast, easy attachment changes 
• Supports shovel (reverse bucket) digging for work under pipes and utilities 

Looking for detailed instructions on how to use a Bobcat quick coupler? 
Check your Bobcat excavator operation & maintenance manual or visit your local Bobcat dealer for hands-on support.