Compact Excavator Attachments

Compact excavator attachments are work tools that connect to a compact excavator to expand what the machine can do beyond digging. With the right attachment, a Bobcat® compact excavator can trench, grade, break concrete, compact, handle debris and deliver precise results in tight working areas. 

Compact excavator attachments are not fully universal. Compatibility depends on: 

• Coupler style or pin-on setup 
• Pin dimensions and attachment fit 
• Attachment weight compared to the excavator’s rated limits 
• Hydraulic flow and pressure requirements for powered attachments 

Always confirm fit and specs for your exact excavator model before you connect an attachment. 

Some of the most popular compact excavator attachments include: 

• Buckets (general-purpose, grading, trenching) 
• Hydraulic breaker 
• Auger 
• Grapple or clamp-style attachments 
• Plate compactor or packer wheel 
• Ripper 
• Hydraulic tilt or swing accessories (attachment dependent) 

You should rent compact excavator attachments when you need a specialty attachment for a jobsite task, seasonal usability or short-term coverage for one project -- a weekend rental.

You should buy compact excavator attachments when an attachment will see frequent use and high utilization to provide long-term value across multiple jobs, increased productivity through fewer subcontracted tasks by reducing manual labor. 

To decide whether to rent or buy, consider how often you will use the attachment, the project timeline, storage and maintenance needs, and your overall equipment budget.

Compact excavator attachments turn one compact excavator into a do-more machine. Match the right tool to the work, cut downtime between tasks and get cleaner results without forcing the job with the wrong setup.