Bobcat E88 R2 Series Excavator

July 1, 2021

The 19,600-pound Bobcat E88 crawler excavator has been upgraded to series R2 with increased over-the-side lift capacity as compared to the previous generation. Undercarriage improvements include dual-flange track rollers, integrated counterweight, extra machine weight, and added track on ground.

The distance from sprocket to idler puts more track on the ground for the Bobcat E88, and the track design has been improved. The excavator is powered by a newly redesigned Bobcat engine that delivers 65 horsepower.

The excavator digs to 15 feet 2 inches and has a reach or 23 feet 6.5 inches. Bucket digging force is 15,130 lb.-ft., and its lift capacity is 10,020 pounds. Auxiliary hydraulic flow is 25.1 gpm.

Cab improvements include an easy-to-reach control pattern selector right underneath the seat.

Bobcat E88 specifications

  • Operating weight: 19,600 pounds
  • Gross power: 65.4 hp
  • Dig depth: 15 feet 2 inches
  • Reach: 23 feet 6.5 inches
  • Auxiliary hydraulics flow: 25.1 gpm
  • Width: 7 feet 2 inches

Bobcat E88 standard features

  • Auto-Idle
  • Auto-Shift
  • Two-Speed Travel
  • Auxiliary Hydraulics with Arm Mounted Couplers & Selectable Flow Rates
  • LED Work Lights
  • Password-protected keyless start
  • 5-inch Display
  • Long Arm
  • Fingertip Auxiliary Hydraulics
  • Fingertip Boom Swing Control
  • Machine IQ (basic subscription)

Bobcat E88 options

  • 7” Touch Display
  • Rear View Camera
  • Heated High-Back Seat with Headrest
  • Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning
  • Angle Blade
  • Clamp diverter valve for enhanced hydraulic clamp functionality
  • Hydraulic pin grabber for quick attachment changes
  • Add-On Counterweight
  • Steel Tracks
  • Segmented Tracks
  • Protection Plus extended warranty
  • Machine IQ (health and security package)

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