Take on more challenging tasks with the additional weight and performance built into the conventional tail-swing E48. This 4.5-ton excavator produces an impressive lift capacity in a compact machine.
An optional long arm and an extendable arm are available to increase your dig depth and cut down on having to reposition the excavator.
The E48 offers enhanced hydraulic performance and more precise control so you can push the limits and take on more complex work.
Unleash your full potential with the E48 compact excavator. With an unbeatable operator experience, precise controllability and ample power, you’ll embrace new challenges, knowing you’re equipped to handle whatever comes your way.
48 hp
Horsepower
9,830 lb
Operating Weight
7,284 lbf
Dig Force
As low as 0% for 48 months or up to $8,000 in lieu of financing. Offer ends September 30, 2026.
Operators often tell us that a Bobcat compact excavator can work and dig faster. Responsive and precise controls engage powerful work group functions for fast cycle times. Advanced hydraulics are finely tuned to deliver maximum hydraulic horsepower.
Get superb travel performance – without the need to manually downshift – with auto-shift travel. Automatically transitions the travel motors to and from high range for greater tractive effort and ease of use. Simply select the travel speed range and go. A directional lug track also provides a smoother ride and less vibration when traveling
Bobcat compact excavators help you confidently make precise movements – so you can leave hand tools behind on jobs that require finesse. Bobcat-exclusive control valve systems deliver smooth operation without sacrificing cycle times. Fingertip controls for auxiliary hydraulics, boom swing and angle blade make multi-functioning easier.
Most competitor compact excavators require a diesel particulate filter (DPF) to meet emissions standards. Bobcat compact excavators meet emissions standards without a DPF. DPF regeneration can interrupt work, and cleaning leads to more downtime and maintenance.
Jobsites can be dirty, dusty and wet. Bobcat electrical systems are made for it. More sealed connections than in other manufacturers’ machines. Watertight and corrosion resistant.
Compare Bobcat compact excavators to other machines, and you’ll see a thoughtful design that stands up to common jobsite challenges. More steel hydraulic lines, which are more durable than rubber hoses. Hydraulic lines are routed to prevent costly damage from impacts in the trench. Well-designed mounts and minimal fittings stand up to heavy-duty work. Cast pivot joints provide precise pin alignment for longer life of pivot pins and bushings.
When you have clear visibility to your work area, your productivity can take off. Cabs with narrow cab pillars and more glass surface area. Cabs with narrow cab pillars and more glass surface area. More visibility to the work group and angle blade.
Bobcat compact excavators have simple, ergonomic controls that keep you productive all day long. More controls at your fingertips for precision, flexibility and low fatigue. Newly designed joysticks fit better in your hands.
Inside the cab of a Bobcat compact (mini) excavator, you have plenty of space to work comfortably. Designed for all-day comfort. Wide suspension seat. More floorspace.
Prevent over- or under-digging. The Bobcat depth check system makes it easy to achieve an accurate dig depth without exiting your mini excavator. Operators set a desired digging depth and work against that benchmark. Sensors detect the exact position of the bucket's teeth. Audible alerts indicate whether the operator is approaching, at or beyond the target.
The Bobcat depth check system integrates with Bobcat displays for compact excavators. Install easily with deluxe instrumentation, touchscreen or color display. Eliminate the need for an add-on display monitor.
Get more flexibility to move around larger jobsites while using the depth check system. Bench off a laser signal rather than a fixed grade point. Compatible with optional CR600 and BLR 2 laser receivers.
Compact or mini excavators are built for digging in confined jobsites. Most models feature a hydraulic-powered arm attached to a track-mounted chassis.
Construction, landscaping and utility professionals rely on small excavators to work where larger machines can’t fit. They can maneuver between buildings and around obstacles with minimal or zero tail swing, giving them an advantage over large excavators. Smaller, electric models can even operate indoors.
Breakers, plate compactors and drum mulchers are used to expand the machine’s capabilities. With the right compact excavator attachments, operators can demolish concrete, trench, clear brush and more.
Bobcat compact (mini) excavators range in operating weights:
Additional factors that affect compact excavator weight:
Bobcat compact excavator lift capacity varies depending on model:
Lift capacity will help you lift more and penetrate harder, denser and heavier materials. It affects your efficiency when digging, hardscaping, installing drainage or utilities, and performing demolition.
As you move up to larger mini excavators, performance and lift capacities are more suited for heavier tasks, like excavation, handling large rocks, heavy construction, tree removal and bulk aggregate work.
Operating a mini excavator isn’t hard, but it requires proper training. With Bobcat operator training courses, you can quickly learn what you need to know:
Courses are available online to learn at your own pace. They make learning easy with interactive videos, graphics, quizzes and more.
Bobcat offers six types of attachment interfaces for mini excavators, giving you flexibility in choosing a quick coupler that works for you – or you can go without a coupler by pinning the attachment directly to the excavator arm via the pin-on system. You’ll notice a few differences in how to use each one, from basic pin-on mounts to advanced hydraulic couplers.
Pin-On System
The pin-on system for Bobcat compact excavators provides a simple, direct-mount solution for operators who rarely change attachments.
Mechanical X-Change CouplerÂ
Compared to pin-on systems, the Bobcat X-Changeâ„¢ coupler, provides a faster, easier way to manually swap attachments.
Hydraulic X-Change System
If you switch out attachments frequently, the Hydraulic X-Changeâ„¢ Coupler provides some of the fastest changes in the industry. You can change non-hydraulic attachments without even leaving your seat.
Mechanical Pin-Grabber CouplerÂ
The mechanical pin-grabber makes changing attachments quicker and easier on smaller Bobcat excavators. It works with nearly the same number of attachments as the X-Change couplers.
Hydraulic Pin-Grabber CouplerÂ
Change non-hydraulic attachments in a hurry with the familiar and functional hydraulic pin-grabber coupler. This easy-to-use quick coupler has nearly the same attachment compatibility as the Mechanical X-Change and Hydraulic X-Change systems.
** Listed specs based on machine base model. Actual specs may vary depending on model and options **
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