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Find your ideal machine in our extensive compact excavator lineup.
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See DetailsWhether you’re looking for exceptional value or leading innovation, there’s a Bobcat® compact excavator that’s right for you. Each model delivers impressive digging power, depth and reach, with smooth and precise controls that make it easy to deploy its leading performance and attachment versatility.
With 16 different models in the lineup of Bobcat compact excavators, there’s a machine to tackle just about any job or application you have in mind. The toughest part is deciding which model best fits your needs.
Suggested Price
$126,470 USD*
Find your ideal machine in our extensive compact excavator lineup.
Compact or mini excavators are built for digging in confined jobsites. Most models feature a hydraulic-powered arm attached to a track-mounted chassis.
Construction, landscaping and utility professionals rely on small excavators to work where larger machines can’t fit. They can maneuver between buildings and around obstacles with minimal or zero tail swing, giving them an advantage over large excavators. Smaller, electric models can even operate indoors.
Breakers, plate compactors and drum mulchers are used to expand the machine’s capabilities. With the right compact excavator attachments, operators can demolish concrete, trench, clear brush and more.
Bobcat compact (mini) excavators range in operating weights:
Additional factors that affect compact excavator weight:
Bobcat compact excavator lift capacity varies depending on model:
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:
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.
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One of the best parts of being a Bobcat customer is tapping into the dealership network. By choosing Bobcat, you're not just purchasing a compact excavator – you're gaining a trusted, local partner committed to your success with Bobcat® equipment, providing unbeatable support, expertise and service.
Before bidding on a project and working in confined areas, evaluate these 4 considerations.
Using the right-sized trailer as well as correctly loading, positioning and securing your equipment can help you protect your investment and reduce the risk of load violations while on the road.
Leverage IRS Section 179 for small business tax benefits to deduct the full purchase (or lease) on qualifying compact equipment during the tax year. Learn more.
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*The prices advertised are suggested resale prices that Bobcat recommends to dealers for purposes of trying to ensure that Bobcat’s products are price-competitive and that dealers have the proper incentives to market and service the products in accordance with Bobcat’s brand standards. Bobcat reserves the right to change suggested resale prices, product specifications, and options at any time. The final sales price is determined independently by the selling dealer in its sole discretion. Pricing is country specific. Bobcat’s suggested list prices are for products sold in the US only. Product configuration may differ from image(s) provided. See dealer for full product details.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust (including diesel engine exhaust when equipped), lead and lead compounds, mineral oils, soots, phthalates, and carbon monoxide which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Certain specification(s) are based on engineering calculations and are not actual measurements. Specification(s) are provided for comparison purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Specification(s) for your individual equipment will vary based on normal variations in design, manufacturing, operating conditions, and other factors.