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Product Test: Bobcat’s Updated R2 Range | The Dig

Published on: 12 June 2025

CONSTRUCTION PLANT NEWS: With passport in hand he’s off. Some say he approaches machine testing in a zenlike state, others that his enthusiasm is boundless. All we know is that we call him The Dig. This month he goes a few rounds with Bobcat’s updated R2 range.

 

Bobcat has completely revised its successful line up of mini excavators in the one to two tonne class and in doing so completed the R2 range.

In October last year we were invited along to an exclusive test drive opportunity ahead of the machines’ first public appearance at Bauma 2025 last month. In an interesting event, undertaken in almost complete secrecy within the confines of a walled garden somewhere in the Czech Republic countryside, we had the privilege to be able to spend an entire day with the new machines, with nothing being too much bother for the assembled team from Bobcat. From my point of view, this is just what I want from a construction machinery reveal, time to spend around the kit, and indeed getting that “hands on” feel for the new models.

 

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This content is provided for general informational and guidance purposes only. It may not reflect the specific requirements, conditions, configurations, attachments, applications, terrain, weather, or operating environment relevant to every machine or situation. Any models, configurations, availability, features, and specifications mentioned are provided for illustrative purposes only and may vary by market, region, dealer, and time. Operators, owners, and customers should always assess the actual working conditions and refer to the applicable operator’s manual, service manual, technical documentation, safety instructions, and product specifications for the specific Bobcat model and equipment being used. They should also consult an authorized Bobcat dealer or qualified professional before making operational, maintenance, purchasing, or safety-related decisions.