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Compact excavator
Bobcat Company
Compact excavator delivers greater lifting capacity According to Bobcat, the new E88 compact excavator delivers up to a 14 percent increase in over-the-side lift capacity when compared to the previous generation. It is equipped with dual-flange track rollers, integrated counterweight, extra machine weight and added track on ground. These undercarriage improvements offer increased over-the-side lifting and digging capacity. The Tier 4 turbocharged Bobcat engine achieves emissions compliance without the use of a DPF or SCR. Increased distance from sprocket to idler puts more track on the ground, which adds stability and helps to prevent a rocking
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sensation while lifting heavier loads. Improvements to the track design increase uptime and overall life of the tracks as well. The E88 is powered by a newly redesigned Bobcat engine that delivers efficiency and performance, plus simplified routine maintenance. It also improves cold-weather operation and includes a variety of features that make maintenance and service more convenient. The new low-effort joysticks coupled with the new hydraulic control valve offers improved metering, movement and controllability, enabling a quick, smooth and precise work group.
