E26 Compact Excavator
The E26 is your solution for challenging tasks on hard-to-reach worksites. Equipped with a long-arm, the minimal tail-swing E26 delivers added reach and dig depth. It’s easy to transport and leaves behind minimal ground disturbance.
- Long arm for extended working range
- Leading attachment versatility
- Exclusive in-track swing frame
- Spacious operator station and cab
Starting at
$46,706 USD*
Special Offers
Pay as low as 0% for up to 48 months* PLUS receive a $1,500 USD*/$2,000 CAD* rebate or choose a $2,500 USD**/$3,300 CAD** cash rebate in lieu of financing on a Bobcat E26 compact excavator.
E26 Overview
- The E26 features a 24.8-horsepower engine, robust hydraulics and hefty cylinders that work together to deliver powerful breakout forces.
- The exclusive Bobcat in-track swing frame allows you to get even closer to your work. Swing castings and cylinders stay within the tracks when offset digging, increasing your ability to work in tight areas.
- This small but mighty excavator also features a dual-flange track roller system that enhances over-the-side digging and improves the ride quality.
E26 Key Specifications
Engine
Performance
Capacities
Hydraulic System
Dimension
Features
E26
E10
E20
E32
E32
E32 (Long-Arm)
E32 (Extendable Arm)
E35
E35 (25 hp, Extendable Arm)
E35 (25 hp, Long-Arm)
E35 (33 hp)
E35 (33 hp, Extendable Arm)
E35 (33 hp, Long-Arm)
E38
E40
E48
E55
E60 (Long-Arm)
E60 (Extendable Arm)
E60
E63 Bobcat Compact Excavator (Tier 4)
E88 (Long-Arm)
E19e
E10e
E26 Key Specifications
Engine
Performance
Capacities
Hydraulic System
Dimension
Features
E26 Features & Benefits
Performance
6
2-Speed Travel
Auto Shift
Auto-Shift travel shifts the machine out of high range and back automatically, offering superb travel performance without having to manually downshift. It automatically transitions the travel motors to and from high range, giving you greater tractive effort with no manual shifting. Simply select the travel speed range and go. A directional lug track also provides a smoother ride and less vibration when traveling. Optional on the E20 model.
Fingertip Boom Swing Control
Bobcat® excavator controls allow you to make fine movements with low effort and maximum comfort – so you can get precise results in less time, with less fatigue. A rocker-style thumb switch, located on the left joystick, provides superior boom swing control with better metering than foot pedals. Multifunction operation, such as swinging and traveling simultaneously, is also easier. With the boom swing control on the joystick, you get more floor space and foot room that provides a comfort advantage on long, tiring jobs.
Advanced Hydraulics*
Whether you’re traveling across a jobsite, backfilling, or digging, your excavator’s hydraulic system contributes to performance more than any other feature. When compared to other brands, advanced hydraulics on Bobcat® excavators deliver the most horsepower in working range.
Predictable Control*
Bobcat® compact excavators deliver the house, boom, arm and bucket control you expect in the most challenging work environments. It’s the confidence in these precise movements that determines whether you complete the job using your machine, or with two workers and a pair of shovels.
Blade Float
Simplify grading and leveling. Blade float exerts a minimal, consistent down-force on the blade, with minimal operator input.
Comfort
2
Premium Cab*
Auto Idle
Uptime Protection
7
In-Track Swing Frame
The exclusive In-Track Swing Frame on Bobcat® compact excavators gets you closer to your work.
When you dig in an offset position, the swing castings and cylinders remain within the tracks to help you work in small spaces. You can dig flush against an obstacle, minimizing the chances of inadvertent contact. Ultimately, you can reduce operating costs of repairs to your machines or adjacent structures.
Other brands cannot match this feature: When they work in an offset digging position, their components extend outside the tracks and reduce their ability to dig in tight areas.
Protected Components
No other manufacturer provides so many job-proven features to give you more uptime in the field. Bobcat® compact excavators have more standard features that help you stay on the job longer.
Bobcat steel hydraulic lines offer better protection than rubber hoses. They’re routed through the lower portion of the boom swing casting and tucked securely into the top area of the boom structure, preventing costly damage and protecting component life. Hoses have more steel tubing, well-designed mounts and minimal fittings.
The boom, arm and attachment/bucket offer better lifting performance and even longer durability. Cast pivot joints provide precise pin alignment which lengthens the service life of pivot pins and bushings. The work group easily accommodates a second set of auxiliary hydraulics, so you can add the option faster and for less cost.
Plus, a strong, lightweight composite door on cab models withstands years of tough work.
Simple Machine Tie-Down
Get on and off the jobsite faster. Secure your load quickly, without searching for hard-to-reach tie-downs.
Integrated Slew Brakes
X-Frame Undercarriage
With better ground clearance, the X-frame undercarriage improves your performance in difficult conditions. Dirt and other materials easily pass through this undercarriage, making cleanup faster and leaving less debris on the trailers.
The X-frame undercarriage design places drive motors within the width of the tracks, protecting the assembly and improving agility in soft conditions. The recessed motor covers eliminate potential damage and improve your uptime on the job.
Protection Technology
Multiple Tailswing Configurations
Choose an excavator model with the tail swing configuration that best matches the needs of your jobsite. Models provide different levels of maneuverability.
Conventional Tail Swing
Conventional tail swing models deliver the greatest lift capacity in the excavator lineup. Conventional tail swing excavators also have a narrower stance (width) for easier loading onto a trailer and better access through doorways, gates, property lines or other tight areas on the job site.
Minimal Tail Swing
Minimal tail swing provides more maneuverability than conventional tail swing, however the rear of the house protrudes as much as 6 in. beyond the width of the tracks. Slew and deposit soil where you need it, reposition the machine fewer times, and worry less about inadvertently contacting any surrounding objects.
Zero Tail Swing (ZTS)
Zero Tail Swing (ZTS) excavators give you more unrestricted rotation and provides greater flexibility if you are constantly working close to objects or against a wall. The rear of the house stays within the width of the tracks through full rotation.
Serviceability
1
Panoramic Serviceability
Maintenance is necessary, and Bobcat compact (mini) excavators are designed to make it easy. A wide opening gives you more space to work, while a smart layout gives you access to critical components.
Access engine and pump package, valve bank, cooling system and plumbing using the swing-open tailgate and side access hood. Filters, fluid checks, air cleaner, battery and other maintenance points are simple to access.
Made of tough DuPont Kevlar®, the multi-groove auto-tensioning belt, requires no adjustment, making maintenance much easier.
When hydraulic fluids move easier, you’ll have more available hydraulic horsepower. That’s why Bobcat® compact excavators have fewer 90-degree fittings, resulting in more efficient hydraulic fluid transfer and better utilization of engine horsepower.
Additionally, a centralized grease bank makes fast, simple work of lubricating the slew bearing and slew pinion. With the large opening, it’s simple and easy to reach the well-protected grease cylinder fitting and complete track tensioning.
Digital Connectivity
1
Machine IQ
As essential as workboots, Machine IQ is Bobcat's cutting-edge telematics solution that unlocks your machine's data and insights, enabling you to monitor performance, track usage, and identify maintenance needs from your mobile phone or desktop. Stay in control of your operations, protect your investment, and make informed decisions with Machine IQ.
E26 Attachments
View All Attachments- Auger12 Options Available
Auger
Augers are ideal for digging holes for posts, piers poles or trees. - Buckets - Grading, X-Change, Compact Excavator5 Options Available
Buckets - Grading, X-Change, Compact Excavator
Grading buckets feature a smooth lip for finish grading, cleaning ditches, backfilling and leveling. - Buckets - Trenching, X-Change, Compact Excavator46 Options Available
Buckets - Trenching, X-Change, Compact Excavator
Trenching buckets dig narrow, deep trenches while maintaining excellent breakout force and fast cycle times. - Grading Blade - X-Change, 55"
Grading Blade - X-Change, 55"
Designed for compact excavators; ideal to grade and level any terrain. - Grapple - Three-Tine (Excavators)2 Options Available
Grapple - Three-Tine (Excavators)
Lift and move brush, logs, landscaping stones and other hard-to-manage materials. - Hydra Tilt Swing Accessory
Hydra Tilt Swing Accessory
Create slopes, grade and contour easily and efficiently with the Hydra-Tilt™ attachment. - Hydraulic Breaker with Nail Point7 Options Available
Hydraulic Breaker with Nail Point
Break through concrete, rock, and asphalt effortlessly with the powerful force of the hydraulic breaker. - Nitrogen Breaker8 Options Available
Nitrogen Breaker
The nitrogen breaker requires minimal maintenance and reduces wear on your carrier. - PowerTilt2 Options Available
PowerTilt
Dig around and under culverts, sewer lines, tree roots and foundations.