At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: Current E55 standard-arm reference with cab; optional angle blade does not change the cited transport envelope.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: Current E55 standard-arm reference with cab; optional angle blade does not change the cited transport envelope.
Working Range
Measurement basis: Current E55 standard-arm reference with cab; optional angle blade does not change the cited transport envelope.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented generation; confirm the individual machine serial/PIN and installed configuration · North America reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/mini-excavators/bobcat/e55/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Dimension verification
First-party confirmation exception list
Maximum cutting height
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Published cab, track, blade and cited arm configuration; transport posture where stated. · checked 2026-09-05Tail-swing radius
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Published cab, track, blade and cited arm configuration; transport posture where stated. · checked 2026-09-05Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- Current E55 product page
- Applicable region
- North America reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Bobcat E55
- Generation / record
- Current E55 product page
- Product status
- Current model — status checked August 2026
- Regional scope
- North America reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
North America reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine power (rating basis unconfirmed) | 49.7 hp | 37.1 kW | Bobcat product-page ratingManufacturer verified | Bobcat |
| Operating weight | 11,357 lb | 5,152 kg | Manufacturer reference configurationManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Bobcat |
| Auxiliary hydraulic flow | 20 US gpm | 75.7 L/min | Published auxiliary circuitManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Bobcat |
| Transport length | 17 ft 4.7 in | 5,301 mm | Current E55 standard-arm reference with cab; optional angle blade does not change the cited transport envelope.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Bobcat |
| Width | 6 ft 5.2 in | 1,961 mm | Current E55 standard-arm reference with cab; optional angle blade does not change the cited transport envelope.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Bobcat |
| Cab height | 8 ft 4.2 in | 2,545 mm | Current E55 standard-arm reference with cab; optional angle blade does not change the cited transport envelope.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Bobcat |
| Dig depth | 11 ft 4.8 in | 3,475 mm | Current E55 standard-arm reference with cab; optional angle blade does not change the cited transport envelope.Manufacturer verified | Bobcat |
| Reach at ground level | 19 ft 4.8 in | 5,913 mm | Current E55 standard-arm reference with cab; optional angle blade does not change the cited transport envelope.Manufacturer verified | Bobcat |
| Max dump height | 13 ft 0 in | 3,962 mm | Current E55 standard-arm reference with cab; optional angle blade does not change the cited transport envelope.Manufacturer verified | Bobcat |
What the specifications mean
The standard-arm reference is not interchangeable with every arm option. Confirm coupler projection and counterweight before checking a confined setup.
A compact excavator option for utility work where rear overhang and working depth both matter.
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Some overall dimensions remain source-dependent. Obtain the exact transport envelope and installed arm details before committing to a trailer or narrow-access plan.
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Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Operator Station | Air conditioning and cab enclosure are configuration-dependent. | Current E55 product pageNorth America reference |
| Combined Build Configuration | Bucket, arm, counterweight and coupler details need machine-level confirmation. | Current E55 product pageNorth America reference |
| Documented Machine Facet | Published tail-swing overhang is not a substitute for a full site-clearance review. | Current E55 product pageNorth America reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used E55 inspection priorities
- Inspect the actual arm, counterweight and blade arrangement; review linkage, slew and track findings from a qualified inspection.
- Record the exact serial/PIN, installed options and inspection limitations. These are purchase inspection priorities, not claims of a model-specific failure pattern.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
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
- Compare required repositioning and tool changes with the intended work mix, and budget the supplied tracks and coupler by measured condition.
- Use the ownership calculator with quoted repairs, actual scheduled hours, utilization and transport costs; leave unknown assumptions visible.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Excavator buckets
Verify coupler or pin geometry, attachment weight, machine configuration.
Open attachment researchQuick couplers
Verify pin pickup geometry, locking system, machine linkage.
Open attachment researchHydraulic breakers
Verify flow and pressure, return and case drain, carrier and tool weight.
Open attachment researchBefore confirming fitment
- generation and machine configuration
- mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
- hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
- attachment weight and machine capacity limits
- electrical controls or required machine options
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Use the equipment transport dimensions worksheet to record this E55's actual travel configuration, measured length, width and height, weight evidence and any detached components. Send the completed record to the carrier with the loading details.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.E55 Compact Excavator
North America · exact model technical page · accessed September 5, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
