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Bobcat Unwraps Limited Premiere Launch Edition for Next-Generation Mini Excavators

Bobcat Unwraps Limited Premiere Launch Edition for Next-Generation Mini Excavators

Published on: 4 September 2025

To celebrate the start of production for its new R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini excavators, Bobcat is releasing a special, limited-edition run of its top models. Only 50 of these exclusive Premiere Launch Edition machines will be produced for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) markets, making them a rare and highly collectible piece of equipment. The latest generation R2-Series comprises the new E16, E17z, E19 and E20z models, first seen at the Bauma show in April 2025.

Only 50 Units Available

The exclusive limited-edition version will be available for the top-of-the-range models of the 1-2 tonne range: the E19 and the E20z. Only 25 units of each will be produced. The first deliveries of both the regular and Premiere Launch Edition machines will begin in September. The special features offered by the Premiere Launch Edition include:

Exclusive charcoal grey colour
Premium red and black cloth and leather seat cover designed by MAD for demanding users of luxury, sports and classic cars
Individually numbered plate in the cab
Aluminium pedals
4 high-value aftermarket kits as standard:
- Direct Return to Tank
- Top Guard Cab
- Travel Motor Hose Guard
- Bucket Cylinder Cover

We are launching the Premiere Launch Edition to promote the new range and to emphasise our market presence at the time of the start of production for the new machines. The Premiere Launch Edition is a strong conversation starter and sales tool and gives dealers an opportunity to offer customers a truly unique, high-spec machine that is both visually distinctive and technically enhanced. The non-standard colour and editional branding help increase awareness and generate buzz and it serves to show that the new generation mini excavators are not just an update - they are a bold step forward.

Miroslav Konas

Product Line Manager for Doosan Bobcat EMEA

New SmartFlow Hydraulic System for Maximum Productivity

The E16, E17z, E19 and E20z new generation R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini excavators replace the previous M-Series E17, E17z, E19 and E20z machines, respectively. The new models offer a fresh look, signifying new levels of performance and features and are designed to meet all the variations found across the EMEA market.

Among the many new features that are creating excitement around the new R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini excavators is the high-performance SmartFlow load-sensing hydraulics system coupled to a closed centre/flow-sharing valve block powered by an upgraded engine, providing a sophisticated engineering set up that is unique in smaller machines like these.

This combination essentially provides the power on demand seen in larger excavators, ensuring continuously available power that improves precision and efficiency. The new mini excavators always offer the required flow, utilising the minimum energy needed, ensuring the minimum of power is expended, allowing the operator to always work hard with the excavator, but at the same time save fuel. This results in a lowering of fuel consumption of up to 18% coupled with a noise reduction of 4 dBA (compared to the previous generation machines).

Like in larger machines, the new hydraulic system allows the operator to smoothly carry out multiple functions simultaneously in the new 1-2 t mini excavators. So even when working with equipment that requires a lot of hydraulic power, such as a flail mower on a quick coupler running at full speed, the operator can drive, slew and lift smoothly at the same time.