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Bobcat E38

Configuration: 4-t class zero tail swing, standard arm (long-arm and extendable-arm options); Tier 4 turbo diesel

15 sourced values · Sources: 2026 Bobcat Full-Line Equipment Specifications (B-1000, North America; PDF modified 2026-08-17), compact excavators table, linked from bobcat.com/na/en/buying-tools/product-brochures. Retrieved 2026-10-25; Bobcat North America E38 product page, Specifications section (bobcat.com/na). Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A B C D E F G Side viewFront view Schematic, not to scale
AOverall length≈ 4,826 mm
BOverall height≈ 2,443 mm
CTrack length on groundNot captured
DGround clearanceNot captured
EOverall width≈ 1,770 mm
FTrack gauge / treadNot captured
GShoe / track width≈ 300 mm

Weights

SpecValueSource
Operating weight≈ 3,580 kg
Published: 7,893 lb
2026 Bobcat Full-Line Equipment Specifications (B-1000, North America; PDF modified 2026-08-17), compact excavators table, linked from bobcat.com/na/en/buying-tools/product-brochures. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Standard arm.

Dimensions

SpecValueSource
Overall length≈ 4,826 mm
Published: 190 in
Bobcat North America E38 product page, Specifications section (bobcat.com/na). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Transport length, standard arm.
Overall width≈ 1,770 mm
Published: 69.7 in
2026 Bobcat Full-Line Equipment Specifications (B-1000, North America; PDF modified 2026-08-17), compact excavators table, linked from bobcat.com/na/en/buying-tools/product-brochures. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Track width.
Overall height≈ 2,443 mm
Published: 96.2 in
Bobcat North America E38 product page, Specifications section (bobcat.com/na). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Printed as 'Cab Height'.
Transport heightNot captured—
Track gauge / treadNot captured—
Track length on groundNot captured—
Track length (overall)Not captured—
Shoe / track width≈ 300 mm
Published: 11.8 in
2026 Bobcat Full-Line Equipment Specifications (B-1000, North America; PDF modified 2026-08-17), compact excavators table, linked from bobcat.com/na/en/buying-tools/product-brochures. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Standard track tread width.
Ground clearanceNot captured—
Tail swing radiusNot captured—

Undercarriage / tires

SpecValueSource
Undercarriage typeRubber tracks, fixed undercarriage
Published: Rubber tracks, fixed undercarriage
Bobcat North America E38 product page, Specifications section (bobcat.com/na). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Track rollers / shoes per sideNot captured—

Ground pressure

SpecValueSource
Ground pressure≈ 32.4 kPa
Published: 4.7 psi
2026 Bobcat Full-Line Equipment Specifications (B-1000, North America; PDF modified 2026-08-17), compact excavators table, linked from bobcat.com/na/en/buying-tools/product-brochures. Retrieved 2026-10-25

Engine

SpecValueSource
Engine model1.8L Bobcat Engine
Published: 1.8L Bobcat Engine
Bobcat North America E38 product page, Specifications section (bobcat.com/na). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Net powerNot published2026 Bobcat Full-Line Equipment Specifications (B-1000, North America; PDF modified 2026-08-17), compact excavators table, linked from bobcat.com/na/en/buying-tools/product-brochures. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in the full-line spec book or on the product page.
Gross power≈ 24.8 kW
⚠ The manufacturer does not state the rating standard (gross or net). Filed as gross power; compare with care.
Published: 33.2 hp
2026 Bobcat Full-Line Equipment Specifications (B-1000, North America; PDF modified 2026-08-17), compact excavators table, linked from bobcat.com/na/en/buying-tools/product-brochures. Retrieved 2026-10-25
'Horsepower' 33.2 hp (24.7 kW), EPA Tier 4; rating standard (gross/net) not stated.
DisplacementNot captured—
Rated speed2,400 rpm
Published: 2,400 rpm
Bobcat North America E38 product page, Specifications section (bobcat.com/na). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Maximum governed RPM.

Hydraulics

SpecValueSource
Pump / aux flowNot published2026 Bobcat Full-Line Equipment Specifications (B-1000, North America; PDF modified 2026-08-17), compact excavators table, linked from bobcat.com/na/en/buying-tools/product-brochures. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Total pump flow not published; auxiliary hydraulic flow 16.9 gpm.
System / relief pressureNot published2026 Bobcat Full-Line Equipment Specifications (B-1000, North America; PDF modified 2026-08-17), compact excavators table, linked from bobcat.com/na/en/buying-tools/product-brochures. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Main relief not published; auxiliary hydraulic pressure 2987 psi.

Performance

SpecValueSource
Max digging depth≈ 3,078 mm
Published: 121.2 in
2026 Bobcat Full-Line Equipment Specifications (B-1000, North America; PDF modified 2026-08-17), compact excavators table, linked from bobcat.com/na/en/buying-tools/product-brochures. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Standard arm.
Max reach (at ground)≈ 5,189 mm
Published: 204.3 in
2026 Bobcat Full-Line Equipment Specifications (B-1000, North America; PDF modified 2026-08-17), compact excavators table, linked from bobcat.com/na/en/buying-tools/product-brochures. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Standard arm.
Dump height / clearance≈ 3,485 mm
Published: 137.2 in
2026 Bobcat Full-Line Equipment Specifications (B-1000, North America; PDF modified 2026-08-17), compact excavators table, linked from bobcat.com/na/en/buying-tools/product-brochures. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Max. dump height, standard arm.
Breakout / digging force≈ 32.4 kN
Published: 7,284 lbf
2026 Bobcat Full-Line Equipment Specifications (B-1000, North America; PDF modified 2026-08-17), compact excavators table, linked from bobcat.com/na/en/buying-tools/product-brochures. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Bucket breakout force 7,284 (32,402 N); arm breakout 4,690 (20,861 N). Printed as ft-lb. with a newton value; it is a force, stored as lbf.
Max travel speed≈ 4.67 km/h
Published: 2.9 mph
2026 Bobcat Full-Line Equipment Specifications (B-1000, North America; PDF modified 2026-08-17), compact excavators table, linked from bobcat.com/na/en/buying-tools/product-brochures. Retrieved 2026-10-25
High; low 1.6 mph.

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