Powerful Arm and Bucket Forces
Class-leading hydraulics on Bobcat large excavators create the powerful arm and bucket forces you need to dig into the most challenging conditions. You can count on steady, dependable power with every digging cycle.
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Top Features & Benefits
More Slew Torque
More slew torque equals more power, whether you’re backfilling or slewing uphill. The large excavator’s powerful pumps and advanced hydraulics provide the dependable performance you demand for better productivity on the jobsite.
Leading Lifting Capacity
Featuring an unbeatable combination of size and hydraulic power, Bobcat large excavators provide you the power to lift more with greater confidence, and pick and place items with ease.
Four Power Modes
Choose from four power modes to optimize your performance for the task at hand. Whether you need fuel efficiency or all-out power for digging or lifting, you set the performance required, all from the comfort of the excavator cab.
Selectable Work Modes
Bobcat large excavators offer selectable work modes that let you match the machine’s performance to the work you’re doing. Tailor the large excavator’s power for digging or lifting, or match hydraulic flow to different types of excavator attachments.
Premium Cab
Operator comfort is key to productive work days and a job well done. Bobcat large excavators deliver a long list of comfort features with the operator in mind, including a large cabin with plenty of floor space, adjustable seats and quiet operation.
One-Touch Power Boost
When working in the most challenging digging conditions, simply activate the convenient power boost button available on Bobcat large excavators to temporarily increase hydraulic power.
Auto Idle
The standard auto idle feature can save fuel and reduce noise. When the excavator stops for several seconds, the engine will idle automatically. Move the joystick or start moving and it returns to the set throttle position.
X-Frame Undercarriage
The X-frame undercarriage on Bobcat large excavators allows for greater ground clearance and maneuverability on softer ground. The sloped surface design also reduces the time spent cleaning the undercarriage.
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