Comparison · Mini excavator
Bobcat E85 vs Caterpillar 308 CR
The Bobcat E85 is about 8% heavier than the Caterpillar 308 CR (8,608 vs 7,946 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.
The Caterpillar 308 CR has about 6% more engine power (52 kW (70 hp) vs 49 kW (66 hp)).
Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Bobcat and Caterpillar in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.
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| Operating weight | 8,608 kg (19,000 lb) | 7,946 kg (17,500 lb) |
| Engine power | 49 kW (66 hp) | 52 kW (70 hp) |
| Engine power | ≈49 kW (66 hp) | — |
| Max. dig depth | 4.7 m (15 ft 5 in) | 4.64 m (15 ft 3 in) |
| Max. reach at ground level | 7.2 m (23 ft 7 in) | 7.46 m (24 ft 6 in) |
| Max. dump height | 5.1 m (16 ft 9 in) | — |
| Bucket digging force | 72.4 kN (16,269 lbf) | — |
| Arm digging force | 36.7 kN (8,253 lbf) | — |
| Tail overhang | ≈330 mm (13 in) — reduced tail swing | — |
| R2-Series E88 (2022–) | Bobcat D24 engine, 48.5 kW (65 hp) | — |
| Net power (ISO 9249) | — | 51.8 kW (69.5 hp) at 2,200 rpm |
| Track width | — | 2.30 m (7 ft 7 in) standard; 2.45 m (8 ft) wide option |
| Tail swing | — | 1.45–1.58 m (57.1–62.4 in) |
| Engine model | — | Cat C3.3B, 3.3 L (203 in³) |
| Gross power (SAE J1995) | — | 55.4 kW (74.3 hp) |
| Emissions | — | US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V |
| Max. dig height | — | 7.04 m (23 ft 1 in) |
| Max. dump clearance | — | 5.07 m (16 ft 8 in) |
| Vertical wall dig depth | — | 3.40 m (11 ft 2 in) |
| Stick length | — | 2.36 m (7 ft 9 in) |
| Max. traction force (high speed) | — | 27.8 kN (6,250 lbf) |
| Ground pressure | — | 34–38 kPa (4.9–5.5 psi) |
| Shipping length | — | 6.87 m (22 ft 7 in) |
| Boom transport height (no tools) | — | 2.26 m (7 ft 5 in) |
| Cab height | — | 2.54 m (8 ft 4 in) |
| Undercarriage length | — | 2.88 m (9 ft 5 in) |
| Track belt/shoe width | — | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Option weights | — | Steel tracks with pads +341 kg; counterweight +250 kg; long stick +66 kg |
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| Full E85 review | Full 308 CR review |
Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.