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Choosing the right compact or large excavator to fit your needs will help you be more productive and efficient on the job. View our competitive comparisons, learn maintenance guidelines and other tips to help you get the most out of your investment.  

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Backhoe vs. Excavator: Which Is Your Loader’s Perfect Match? A Bobcat Compact Track Loader And Compact Excavator Working Together On A Jobsite
Backhoe vs. Excavator: Which Is Your Loader’s Perfect Match?
Pair your Bobcat skid-steer, compact track loader or all-wheel steer loader with a Bobcat excavator rather than a tractor loader backhoe.
How Easy Access Means Easy Maintenance Bobcat Compact Excavator Service Access
How Easy Access Means Easy Maintenance
When choosing an excavator, look for access points on the tailgate and panels that open as wide or as high as possible, so you can easily access all the major components for mini excavator maintenance.
Improve Mini Excavator Accuracy With Bobcat Depth Check System Bobcat E35 achieving an accurate grade with the Bobcat depth check system
Improve Mini Excavator Accuracy With Bobcat Depth Check System
Achieve an accurate dig depth and a precision grade without exiting your mini excavator by using the Bobcat depth check system.
Know the Basics: Compact Excavator 101 Infographic detailing the different sections of a mini excavator.
Know the Basics: Compact Excavator 101
Learn all you need to know about this popular piece of equipment with our mini excavator breakdown.
4 Jobs the Bobcat Pro Clamp System™ Does Better As an alternative to a compact excavator clamp attachment, the Pro Clamp System consists of a base component, standard pin-on work tool and optional grading tool.
4 Jobs the Bobcat Pro Clamp System™ Does Better
The advanced Pro Clamp™ system from Bobcat Company allows you to complete demolition or tear-out work, create smooth trench bottoms, clean up spoil piles and install or repair underground utilities.
Ten Tips for Boosting Compact Excavator Uptime Bobcat E35 Compact Excavator On The Job
Ten Tips for Boosting Compact Excavator Uptime
By making a commitment to a manufacturer’s routine excavator maintenance plan, they can generate revenue more hours of the day and more days of the year while staying on schedule.
How to Streamline Your Parts and Service Appointment Two Bobcat service technicians stand near a Bobcat excavator.
How to Streamline Your Parts and Service Appointment
Does a part on your Bobcat equipment need attention? Your local Bobcat dealer is your go-to source for genuine parts that are designed specifically for your machine and service.
Money-making ideas for your compact excavator An R-Series E32 excavator moves demolished concrete on a jobsite
Money-making ideas for your compact excavator
Your Bobcat mini excavator (or mini excavator rental) offers versatility far beyond digging jobs. With the right attachments, you could bid on jobs you may not have previously considered.
How to Train Your New Compact Equipment Operators Compact Excavator Operator Observes Safe Techniques On The Jobsite
How to Train Your New Compact Equipment Operators
Train your operators with these six steps for proper operation and maintenance of compact equipment.
4 Benefits of Larger Excavators A Bobcat E85 compact excavator lifts a full bucket of dirt at a jobsite.
4 Benefits of Larger Excavators
As the largest excavator in our compact equipment lineup, you’ll have a serious digging machine that can handle demanding road, utility, demolition and site preparation jobs.
4 Considerations Before Using Compact Excavators in Small Spaces A Bobcat E45 compact excavator loads dirt in a confined space
4 Considerations Before Using Compact Excavators in Small Spaces
Before bidding on a project and working in confined areas, evaluate these 4 considerations.
How to Properly Transport Your Compact Excavator bobcat-research-64a2970-transporting-excavators
How to Properly Transport Your Compact Excavator
Using the right-sized trailer as well as correctly loading, positioning and securing your equipment can help you protect your investment as well as reduce the risk of load violations while on the road.