North America reference
Verified specifications
Values are manufacturer-published or faithfully converted from the cited manufacturer record. Manufacturer-published dual units are retained where available, and the basis column travels with every value.| Specification | Metric | Imperial | Standard / configuration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine power (rating basis unconfirmed) | 37.1 kW | 49.7 hp | Bobcat product-page rating |
| Operating weight | 5,152 kg | 11,357 lb | Manufacturer reference configuration |
| Maximum digging depth | 3.47 m | 11.4 ft | Manufacturer reference configuration |
| Maximum ground reach | 5.91 m | 19.4 ft | Manufacturer reference configuration |
| Hydraulic flow | 75.7 L/min | 20 US gpm | Published auxiliary circuit |
What the specifications mean
Auxiliary flow is a first attachment screen; pressure, return and controls still need matching.
Dig depth and ground reach describe separate edges of the work envelope.
Operating weight must be adjusted for the fitted tool and transport condition.
Configurations and options to verify
- Air conditioning and cab enclosure are configuration-dependent.
- Bucket, arm, counterweight and coupler details need machine-level confirmation.
- Published tail-swing overhang is not a substitute for a full site-clearance review.
Used E55 inspection priorities
- Check rubber tracks, sprockets, rollers and idlers together; inspect final-drive leakage and travel response.
- Measure boom, arm, bucket, swing-post and blade-pin play, then test drift under load.
- Operate auxiliary hydraulics and the coupler with the intended tool where practical.
- Verify safety interlocks, display warnings, service access and cold-start behaviour.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Track-system wear, compact access repairs and attachment utilization shape hourly cost.
- Separate idle hours from productive duty and review daily greasing and service evidence.
- Include trailer, tow vehicle, loading equipment and attachment changes in mobilization cost.
Attachments and compatibility
- Confirm pin pickup or coupler interface, tool weight and hydraulic requirements.
- Buckets, breakers, thumbs, augers and compactors can require different plumbing or controls.
- Check blade and counterweight configuration when attachment stability matters.
Transport planning
- Use scale-ready operating weight plus the actual bucket, coupler, blade and fluids—not the rounded machine class.
- Measure width and height in travel condition and confirm trailer, axle and tow-vehicle limits independently.
Manufacturer provenance
Sources and verification notes
Each exact value above points to one of these first-party records.Bobcat
Open manufacturer source E55 Compact Excavator
North America · exact model technical page · verified August 2026 · confidence: manufacturer-verified