Mini excavators 1–2 t

Bobcat E19 R2 vs Kubota KX019-4

Bobcat E19 R2

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Kubota KX019-4

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Data: manufacturers and Bobcat's comparison tests. Does your experience say otherwise? Tell us ↓

Technical data

Parameter	Bobcat E19 R2	Kubota KX019-4
Capacity and weight
Operating weight, standard / heavy counterweight kg	1,905 / 2,010	1,855
Working range
Digging depth, short / long arm mm	2,364 / 2,544	2,580 (long arm)
Dump height, short / long arm mm	2,588 / 2,716	2,560 (long arm)
Reach at ground level, short / long arm mm	4,062 / 4,237	4,070 (long arm)
Forces
Bucket breakout force kN	18.33	15.9
Arm breakout force, short / long arm kN	12.63 / 11.51	7.8 (long arm)
Dimensions
Max. tail overhang mm	339	450
Undercarriage width, min.–max. mm	980–1,360	990–1,300
Track length on ground mm	1,258	1,230
Overall track length mm	1,651	1,590
Track width mm	230	230
Overall height mm	2,329	2,350
Engine
Engine	Yanmar 3TNV70	Kubota D902
Engine power kW	10.3 (2,200 rpm)	11.8 (2,300 rpm)
Hydraulics
Hydraulic pump	variable displacement, load sensing	variable displacement, no load sensing
Pump capacity l/min	44	44
Auxiliary flow AUX1 / AUX2 l/min	30 / 12	27.7 / —
Travel and slew
Slew speed rpm	9.7	9.1
Travel speed low / high km/h	2.0 / 4.0	2.2 / 4.2
Boom swing left / right °	80 / 60	75 / 60

The table combines manufacturers' data and measurements from Bobcat's comparison tests (06-2025).

The KX019-4 comes with a long arm (1,190 mm) as standard; its figures compare with the E19 R2 long-arm values. Kubota also sells the KX019-4 SF with a shorter arm (950 mm) and boom.

— means the manufacturer does not publish this figure.

What the table shows

Arm breakout force with long arms: 11.51 / 7.8 kN; bucket breakout force 18.33 / 15.9 kN.
Tail overhang: 339 / 450 mm.
With long arms the KX019-4 digs 36 mm deeper (2,580 / 2,544 mm); the E19 R2 reaches 167 mm further at ground level (4,237 / 4,070 mm) and dumps 156 mm higher (2,716 / 2,560 mm).
The KX019-4 has 1.5 kW more engine power (11.8 / 10.3 kW); pump capacity is the same, 44 l/min.
The E19 R2 comes with a short or long arm and a standard or heavy counterweight; the KX019-4 in one configuration with a long arm.

What it means on the job

Mowing a ditch bank with a flail mower

The machine travels along the ditch while the mower runs and the arm follows the bank — travel, auxiliary flow and arm movement at the same time. In Bobcat's test the E19 R2 ran all three together; on the KX019-4 straight travel allowed one additional function at a time.

Slewing next to a wall

To slew without touching a wall or fence, the tracks must stand at least the tail overhang away from it: 34 cm for the E19 R2, 45 cm for the KX019-4.

Calculation: tail overhang 339 / 450 mm

Changing the cab temperature in winter

On the E19 R2 the operator turns a dial in the cab. On the KX019-4 the heater valve is in the engine compartment: the operator stops, leaves the cab, opens the rear hood and turns the valve.

Digging hard clay with the long arm

Arm breakout force is 11.51 kN on the E19 R2 and 7.8 kN on the KX019-4: 48% more force at the bucket teeth when the arm curls in.

Calculation: 11.51 ÷ 7.8 = 1.48

Closer look: notes from Bobcat's comparison test

Measurements and notes come from Bobcat's comparison tests (06-2025), in which both machines did the same jobs. These figures are not in the manufacturers' brochures. “Operator's opinion” is the personal impression of the operator who worked in the test: it is subjective, and your experience may differ.

Design and options

Bobcat E19Current R2-Series design. Short or long arm; standard or heavy counterweight.

Kubota KX019-4On the market since 2011. One arm length (1 190 mm), no counterweight option; Kubota also sells the KX019-4 SF with a shorter arm and boom.

What it affects: Arm length and counterweight let you choose between more reach and more lifting stability for the job.

Blade and undercarriage

Bobcat E19Long blade for straight dustpan work: the bucket can pull material right onto the blade. Single-flange rollers with interlocking tracks.

Kubota KX019-4Shorter blade; straight dustpan work is not possible. Double-flange rollers, tracks not interlocking.

What it affects: The blade length decides whether material can be pushed and levelled in a straight line. Roller flanges and interlocking tracks both keep the track on the rollers.

Combined movements

Bobcat E19Load-sensing hydraulics (SmartFlow) with a closed-centre valve: travel, workgroup and auxiliary hydraulics work at the same time.

Bobcat E19 — All functions at once — All functions at once

Kubota KX019-4Some functions can be combined; with straight travel, one additional function at a time.

What it affects: This matters for attachments that need travel and auxiliary flow at the same time, such as a flail mower.

Slew lock and boom swing

Bobcat E19Automatic slew lock. Boom swing controlled proportionally with a switch on the left joystick.

Kubota KX019-4Mechanical slew lock, engaged by hand. Boom swing with a foot pedal.

Operator's opinionsubjectivePositioning with the pedal was less precise.

Kubota KX019-4 — Boom swing pedal and travel pedal — Boom swing pedal and travel pedal

Swing frame

Bobcat E19Swing frame stays within the track width, which helps when working along a wall.

Kubota KX019-4Swing frame outside the track width.

What it affects: An in-track swing frame lets the machine work closer to a wall.

Cab

Bobcat E19Storage space in the cab; wide door opening.

Kubota KX019-4Cab of a similar size without storage space; narrower door opening with less elbow room.

Standard equipment

Bobcat E19Clamp-ready, blade float and travel pedals as standard; auto-idle as an option.

Kubota KX019-4No clamp preparation and no blade float; travel pedals optional; auto-idle not available.

Cab heating

Bobcat E19Temperature set with a dial inside the cab.

Bobcat E19 — Temperature dial — Temperature dial

Kubota KX019-4Heater valve in the engine compartment: to change the temperature the operator leaves the cab, opens the rear hood and turns the valve by hand.