WEST FARGO, N.D. (May 26, 2026) – Concrete Contractor, the nationally recognized digital brand serving concrete construction professionals, has named the next-generation Bobcat E20 compact excavator as a recipient of its 2026 Top Products Award, which recognizes the latest innovative tools, equipment and products that transform challenges into success for concrete contractors.
The E20 compact excavator demonstrates that a compact machine can still deliver strong, jobsite-ready performance. With a 1,098-pound rated lift capacity, it offers a 24% increase in arm digging force and 26% more lifting capacity over the blade compared to its predecessor, giving operators the capability to handle more demanding tasks with confidence.
The E20 is designed for versatility, featuring a zero-tail swing design, in-track swing frame and a retractable undercarriage to navigate tight or confined spaces with ease. Enhancements focused on the operator, such as smooth, precise controls, support both comfort and efficiency throughout the workday. For added convenience, an optional enclosed cab with heat further elevates the experience, including features like a Bluetooth® radio, auto idle, auto shift, 3D grab handles and reduced noise levels for a more comfortable operating environment
Other key features of the E20 include a closed-center hydraulic system with a new load-sensing pump and larger boom and blade cylinders to boost digging performance and lift capacity; standard-equipped long arm that increases maximum reach, digging depth and additional dump height; and premium joystick with fingertip controls for precise boom swing and auxiliary movement.
"As concrete contractors work through the challenges of the industry, tool and equipment manufacturers continue to aim at assisting contractors to work as efficiently and productively as possible," says Jonathan Kozlowski, editor-in-chief of Concrete Contractor. "The recipients of this year's Concrete Contractor Top Products award represent this mentality with innovative ideas and practical solutions, challenging the way the job can be done."
About Bobcat Company
Bobcat Company empowers people to accomplish more, a mission it has honored since creating the compact equipment industry in 1958. As a leading global manufacturer, Bobcat has a proud legacy of innovation, delivering smart solutions to customers’ toughest challenges. Backed by the support of a global dealership network, Bobcat offers an extensive line of worksite solutions, including loaders, excavators, tractors, utility vehicles, telehandlers, mowers, turf renovation equipment, light compaction, portable power, industrial air, forklifts, attachments, implements, parts and services.
With its North American headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, Bobcat leads the industry with its innovative offerings designed to transform how the world works, builds cities and supports communities for a more sustainable future. The Bobcat brand is owned by Doosan Bobcat Inc., a company within Doosan Group.
About Concrete Contractor:
Concrete Contractor delivers original content to help contractors build their projects and run their businesses more efficiently and profitably. We are the number one source for new product information and best practices in flatwork/slabs, foundations and walls, decorative concrete, polished concrete and technical information. Concrete Contractor reaches contractors engaged in residential and commercial concrete construction, general contractors that self-perform concrete, and other concrete contractors, including decorative and polished concrete contractors, government (city, county, DOT, FAA) and others allied to the field.
About IRONMARKETS:
IRONMARKETS, formerly known as AC Business Media, is a leading business-to-business media and buyer engagement platform with a portfolio of renowned brands in heavy construction, asphalt, concrete, paving, rental, sustainability, landscape, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain markets. IRONMARKETS delivers relevant, cutting-edge content to its audiences through its industry-leading digital properties, trade shows, conferences, videos, magazines, webinars, and newsletters. It also provides advertisers the analytics, data, and ability to reach their target audience. Learn more at https://www.iron.markets.
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