2027 Bobcat E55

The E55 puts the perfect balance of power and agility in your fingertips. This minimal tail-swing excavator is the ideal machine if you’re looking for additional weight and performance in a compact excavator that can flex its might on small jobsites and get more done in less time.

• High-performance hydraulics
• Exceptional dig depth
• Depth-check ready
• Dual-flange roller track system for enhanced over-the-side digging performance

With less than an inch of overhang, the E55 offers the engine and hydraulic power, digging force and dig depth to efficiently tackle big projects, but within a compact frame that can maneuver on small jobsites. You’ll get more work done per day – on jobsites big and small.
The low-effort joysticks support precise and predictable operation for fast cycle times and more productivity.
Options include an angle blade, automatic heat and air conditioning, a rearview camera and a state-of-art touch display.

Features May Include:

Performance
Dual-Flange Roller System

• Dig with confidence over the side of the machine and experience greater slewing ability thanks to the dual flange track rollers. Operators will also notice smoother, more comfortable ride quality while moving across bumpy jobsites.

Angle Blade

• With the angle blade, you can configure your compact excavator’s blade to the left or right up to 25 degrees to find the best position for your work. Left and right adjustments help you backfill and grade faster. Downward adjustments, available on some models, stabilize your excavator when digging on an uneven surface or trenching at an angle.

Integrated Lift Eye

• The integrated lift eye, standard on R2-Series excavators, gives you a convenient method for handling objects or moving items in and out of the trench.

Redesigned Bobcat Engine*

• Redesigned for reduced and simplified routine maintenance, the Bobcat® engine on R2-Series excavators delivers the performance you expect. The innovative fuel system, which is more forgiving when fuel levels are low, keeps you working longer. Improved cold-weather operation keeps you productive.

Depth Check System*

• Achieve an accurate grade every time without leaving your cab by using the Bobcat® depth check system. Efficient and easy to use, the system delivers accurate dig depth measurement for precise digging performance. It eliminates over-digging and the costs associated with backfilling and compacting fill material. It also prevents under-digging and the resulting need for manual labor to finalize depth or grade.

Blade Float

• Simplify grading and leveling. Blade float exerts a minimal, consistent down-force on the blade, with minimal operator input.

Comfort
Low-Effort Joysticks

• Low-effort joysticks in R2-Series excavators respond easily to operator input, helping operators work longer with less fatigue. They’re equipped with fingertip boom swing and auxiliary control, providing quick, precise movement with low effort.

Standard Display

• Experience full-featured machine interaction and monitoring capabilities from inside the cab with the easy-to-read display. Standard on R2-Series excavators, the detailed full-color display provides access to diagnostic and operation information, allowing you to operate your compact excavator more efficiently and solve problems in the field. 

Uptime Protection
Simple Machine Tie-Down

• Get on and off the jobsite faster. Secure your load quickly, without searching for hard-to-reach tie-downs.

Rear Camera

• Get a better view of your jobsite with the optional rear camera on R2-series excavators. It offers a continuous rear view from the operator’s seat, providing an additional viewpoint to the working area in some applications.
• The camera is mounted high and out of the way to prevent contact with obstacles and debris. A protective structure further ensures rear display reliability.

Serviceability
Longer-Life Fuel Filter

• Larger fuel filters in R2-Series excavators provide better system protection and longer life before replacement. With more than double the media surface area, it has more holding capacity to capture impurities for longer intervals. The filter is also easier to change and includes a clear water bowl for easy monitoring and a sensor to notify you when draining is needed.

Increased Engine Oil Service Intervals

• The recommended engine oil service interval has increased from 500 to 750 hours, giving you more uptime per oil change.
• Digital Connectivity

Machine IQ

• Available in the Owner Portal and Machine IQ mobile app, Machine IQ telematics lets you monitor your machine's location, health, and security status so you're always in control.
• Protect your equipment with remote engine disable/enable, geofence boundaries, motion detection and curfew alerts that notify you when unauthorized activity occurs.
• Reduce downtime with proactive critical fault code notifications and maintenance reminders that keep you ahead of potential issues.