Compact Zero Tail Swing Excavator has retractable undercarriage.
Press Release Summary:
Powered by Tier 4-compliant, 13.9 hp diesel engine, E20 has 4,306 lb operating weight, 14 ft max reach, 8 ft 6 in. dig depth, and 8 ft 8 in. dump height. Respective low and high travel speeds are 1.5 and 2.5 mph, and overall width is reduced from 53½ in. to 39 in. when rubber track undercarriage is fully retracted. Suited for confined spaces, excavator readily works with various attachments and features blade extension mounting system held in place by pins.
Original Press Release:
Zero Tail Swing Bobcat E20 Compact Excavator Features Retractable Undercarriage and Improved Cab Design
WEST FARGO, N.D. — Bobcat Company has introduced its new Zero Tail Swing (ZTS) E20 compact excavator, which can handle the toughest jobs in confined spaces. The 13.9-horsepower model features a retractable undercarriage, unmatched cab comfort, increased uptime protection, attachment readiness and an ease of serviceability, all of which provide operators with an excavator unlike any other.
The Bobcat® E20 replaces the 324 excavator model and features an automatic slew brake. Available as options are auto-shift drive and a fingertip auxiliary boom swing control. The new Tier 4-compliant E20 stands above the competition in the 2-metric-ton class of compact excavators. It has a maximum reach of 14 feet, dig depth of 8 feet 6 inches and dump height of 8 feet 8 inches. With the E20 the rear of the house stays within the width of the tracks through full rotation, allowing operators to work flush against a structure to help minimize damaging nearby objects.
Working with the jobsite
One major feature of the E20 is its retractable rubber track undercarriage. When the undercarriage is fully retracted, the overall width is reduced from 53½ inches to 39 inches — making the E20 an ideal choice for traveling through gates or next to property lines. The E20’s undercarriage is 5½ inches longer than the 324 excavator model, which provides enhanced trenching capabilities, especially when working over the rear of the excavator.
Improved cab design
Unique to the E20 is a new, roomier cab design that gives the operator excellent visibility to the attachment and the working area. Bobcat already provides the largest cabs with the most spacious cab openings in the industry to increase operator comfort, and operators will continue to see these same features in the E20. An easy-to-open front window and lower portal window, along with a redesigned heater are included with the optional enclosed cab.
Optimized ergonomics
From the operator’s perspective, an easy-to-read instrument panel has been updated to match larger Bobcat compact excavator panels. The E20 features superior boom swing control, which offers improved control of the boom swing function. By moving the boom swing control to the joystick, it frees up floor space for more foot room. An auto-shift travel function provides operators with automatic high-and-low range shifting.
An optional password-protected keyless start is available for the E20, so an owner can program a desired five -digit code. This function has proven to deter machine theft and minimize unauthorized use. An additional optional feature of the E20 is a radio and speakers for improved operator enjoyment when working.
Attachment readiness
The E20 features a variety of attachments, including three trenching buckets, a grading bucket, a clamp, a hydraulic breaker and an auger. There is no need for manual labor and tools when using the versatile E20 and attachments.
Another major feature on the new E20 is blade extension mounting system, which is held in place by pins. The pins can be removed to extend or retract the dozer blade with no tools needed. The dozer blade helps E20 operators efficiently grade, level, doze or backfill soil. Operators can raise and lower the blade with a conveniently located dozer blade lever located near the right-hand joystick.
Uptime performance
An integrated slew brake is a new feature on the E20 excavator, which eliminates the need for an operator to engage the slew brake when transporting a machine, providing infinite brake positioning. This feature provides for easier loading and more options when positioning on the trailer. A dual direction, cushioned arm cylinder and a cylinder-over-boom design — providing protection for the boom cylinder — are additional features of the E20. Also, the E20 is clamp ready — it comes with a clamp cylinder mount and port relief — to grab, lift and carry objects.
Simple serviceability
The side-hinged, rear service access door is one of the largest compared to its competitors, allowing for daily check points and filter access. A side door provides access to coolers and the battery — adding unobstructed access to the cooling system for routine maintenance. Filters, fluids and the air cleaner, are all easily accessible in the swing-open tailgate, providing easy maintenance at the operators’ fingertips. The engine also utilizes a pusher fan where air is pulled from the engine area and pushed through coolers at the side of the machine. This helps to minimize hot engine air from reaching the operator, and keeping the operator cool.
QuickLook: Bobcat E20 Compact Excavator
- TAIL SWING: Zero Tail Swing
- ENGINE: 13.9 hp (10,4 kW) Tier 4 diesel
- OPERATING WEIGHT: 4306 lb. (1953 kg)
- DIG DEPTH: 8 ft. 6 in. (2,6 m)
- REACH AT GROUND LEVEL: 14 ft. (4,3 m)
- BUCKET DIGGING FORCE: 4684 lbf. (20835 N)
- ARM FORCE: 1778 lbf. (7909 N)
- AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC FLOW: 7.9 gpm (30 L/min)
- TRAVEL SPEED (low/high): 1.5 / 2.5 mph (2,4 / 4 km/hr)
- MACHINE WIDTH: 39 to 53 in. (991 to 1346 mm)
ABOUT BOBCAT COMPANY
Bobcat Company, headquartered in West Fargo, North Dakota, is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing and distribution of compact equipment. Bobcat compact equipment includes skid-steer, all-wheel steer and compact track loaders; compact excavators; mini-track loaders; VersaHandler® telescopic tool carriers; utility vehicles and Toolcat™ utility work machines. Bobcat is a global brand with more than 600 dealer locations in North America and the leader in compact equipment — the industry’s original innovator, beginning more than 50 years ago with the first compact machine and predecessor to the skid-steer loader. Bobcat Company is a subsidiary of Doosan Infracore Bobcat Holdings Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Doosan Infracore Co., Ltd. For more information on Bobcat products, visit bobcat.com.
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Jill Piela
Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment
250 E. Beaton Dr.
West Fargo, ND 58078
Phone: (701) 476-4243
E-mail: jill.piela@doosan.com
