If you're looking for a machine that prioritizes high-demand performance & transportability, the new Bobcat E27 is right for you.
See how the strongest digging excavators can improve your work performance.
Bobcat® compact excavators give you perfect control of the boom, arm and bucket, even in the most challenging work environments. Having confidence in this control and your precise movements enables you to complete the job using your machine, instead of doing it with manual labour. This predictable control is delivered through exclusive control valve systems and torque-limiting piston pumps that match force with demand.
Compared to other modesl in the Bobcat line-up with minimal or zero tail swing, conventional tail-swing models typically deliver the greatest lift capacity. Some of our conventional tail-swing excavators may also have a narrower stance (width) for easier access through doorways, gates, property boundaries or other restrictions. It can also be helpful when you load the machine on a trailer for transportation.
More standard comfort features make tackling hard work easier.
Bobcat® compact excavators feature a unique canopy that gives operators better visibility in confined areas. The lightweigh design, which is ROPS, TOPS and FOGS certified, keeps compaction to a minimum when crossing lawns and other established surfaces.
Easy maintenance routines give you more reliable performance and peace of mind.
Intelligently designed components keep you working on the jobsite.
Do you frequently work in confined areas, close to objects, or against a wall? On models with minimal and conventional tail swing, the rear of the house protrudes beyond the width of the tracks. To avoid this restriction and give yourself the greatest flexibility, choose a zero tail-swing model; the rear of the house stays within the width of the tracks through full rotation. With zero tail swing, you rotate and deposit soil where you need it, reposition the machine fewer times, and worry less about accidentally striking any surrounding objects.
Keys can be lost or forgotten, especially when a machine has several operators. With the optional keyless start on Bobcat® compact excavators, you don't need keys any more. This simple option ensures that no time is lost on your worksite if you or your employees forget the keys in the shop. To start your machine, simply enter a set code number and press the start button. Keyless start also protects against theft and unauthorised use. The code can easily be changed using the master code supplied with the kit. It’s particularly useful for rental machines, as the code can be changed for each customer.
Avoid fuel spills and wastage with the Bobcat Fuel Fill Alert! An audible alarm beeps faster as the fuel level approaches tank capacity, taking the guesswork out of refueling. Certain compact excavator models are equipped with a fuel-fill pump with automatic shutdown.
For more accurate placement of your load, the integrated slew brakes hold the machine steady on slopes. This makes it easier to load the machine, and you no longer need to manually engage the slew brakes during transport.
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Machines in one range are compared against each other — these are the four figures the choice usually comes down to.
A combination of stability and class-leading digging force: a 17.1 kW engine against 14.9 kW on its neighbours in the range. Transport weight stays within the limits of ordinary trailers, and the small tail overhang allows work in confined spaces.
| Operating weight | Power | Bucket digging force | AUX1 flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E26 | 2 608 kg | 14,9 kW | 23 720 N | 53,75 l/min |
| E27z | 2 705 kg | 14,9 kW | 23 720 N | 53,75 l/min |
| E27this model | 2 683 kg | 17,1 kW | 26 520 N | 53,75 l/min |
Source: B4501725-EN (08-2026)
The design decisions that determine where the machine can work and what you can hang on it.
An extension of zero tail swing: the front corners of the upper structure are brought inside the swing circle too, and the boom swing cylinder does not protrude when digging parallel to a wall. In practice the machine works right up against obstacles — in backyards, in urban areas and anywhere a bigger machine simply will not fit.
A heavier machine costs more to buy, is harder to transport and thirstier to run. The R-Series is lighter than its predecessor, yet full 360° stability is retained: the heavy counterweight sits within the zero tail profile, so it never gets in the way of working against a wall. All three machines in the range are towable on ordinary trailers in every configuration.
The Selectable Auxiliary Control (SAC) system lets you customise the control pattern for a given attachment and switch the lines between boom and arm; it is an integral part of the AUX4 option. Geith, Klac and Lehnhoff hydraulic couplers are supported, Lehnhoff with optional tilting adapters.
The whole range side by side — you can see what each step up actually buys.
| E26 | E27z | E27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating weight with cab and bucket (ISO 6016) kg | 2 608 | 2 705 | 2 683 |
| Transport mass (no attachment) kg | 2 477 | 2 571 | 2 549 |
| Weight reduction with canopy kg | −118 | −118 | −118 |
| Additional weight for heavy counterweight kg | 91 | 147 | |
| Additional weight for steel tracks kg | 130 | 130 | |
| Ground pressure with rubber tracks kPa | 30,3 | 25 | 26,2 |
| E26 | E27z | E27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Yanmar / 3TNV76-PBC (Stage V) | Yanmar / 3TNV76-PBC (Stage V) | Kubota / D1305-E4B (Stage V) |
| Fuel | diesel | diesel | diesel |
| Number of cylinders | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement cm³ | 1 116 | 1 116 | 1 261 |
| Maximum power @ 2,400 rpm (ISO 14396) kW | 14,9 | 14,9 | 17,1 |
| Maximum torque @ 1,800 rpm (SAE J1995) Nm | 66,3 | 66,3 | 78,5 |
| E26 | E27z | E27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump type | dual outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps | dual outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps | dual outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps |
| Total hydraulic capacity l/min | 94,25 | 94,25 | 94,25 |
| Piston pump capacity l/min | 2 × 33,75 | 2 × 33,75 | 2 × 33,75 |
| Gear pump 1 capacity l/min | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Gear pump 2 capacity l/min | 6,75 | 6,75 | 6,75 |
| Auxiliary (AUX1) flow l/min | 53,75 | 53,75 | 53,75 |
| Auxiliary (AUX1) relief bar | 180 | 180 | 180 |
| Auxiliary (AUX2) flow l/min | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Auxiliary (AUX2) relief bar | 179 | 179 | 179 |
| E26 | E27z | E27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digging force, dipperstick (ISO 6015) N | 15 690 | 16 200 | 16 030 |
| Digging force, bucket (ISO 6015) N | 23 720 | 23 720 | 26 520 |
| Drawbar pull N | 29 080 | 29 023 | 28 949 |
| Travel speed, high range km/h | 4,3 | 4,3 | 5,1 |
| Travel speed, low range km/h | 2,5 | 2,5 | 3 |
| E26 | E27z | E27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boom swing, left ° | 60 | 70 | 70 |
| Boom swing, right ° | 60 | 55 | 55 |
| Slew rate rpm | 9,3 | 9,3 | 9,3 |
| E26 | E27z | E27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank l | 34,4 | 34,4 | 34,4 |
| Hydraulic reservoir l | 10,2 | 10,2 | 10,2 |
| E26 | E27z | E27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noise level LpA (2006/42/EC) dB(A) | 80 | 79 | 78 |
| Noise level LWA (2000/14/EC) dB(A) | 93 | 93 | 94 |
| Whole body vibration (ISO 2631-1) m/s² | 0,11 | 0,18 | 0,13 |
| Hand-arm vibration (ISO 5349-1) m/s² | 0,50 | 0,51 | 0,44 |
Source: B4501725-EN (08-2026)
Two Speed Travel
HVO Ready
Panoramic ServiceabilityGrouped by machine system, per the brochure table.
On the E27z and E27 the Deluxe cloth suspension seat is part of the comfort package and the heated seat part of the comfort package plus; neither is ordered separately.
TOPS meets ISO 12117, ROPS meets ISO 3471, FOPS meets ISO 3449.
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Published manufacturer figures for comparable models. Bobcat values are checked against our own specification sheet.
