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E38

Explore the Bobcat E38 compact mini excavator, a popular choice in the 3-ton size class that excels on jobsites with superior precision, performance and power.

Current U.S. catalog92 verified fieldsChecked Aug 10, 2026
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OptionalAir Conditioning
OptionalAngle Blade
4074 lbfArm Digging Force
StandardAuxiliary Hydraulics
16.9 gpmAuxiliary Hydraulics Flow
2987 psiAuxiliary Pressure
Configuration 230 sourced fields

Air ConditioningOptional

Angle BladeOptional

Arm Digging Force4074 lbf

Auxiliary HydraulicsStandard

Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow16.9 gpm

Auxiliary Pressure2987 psi

Boom Swing - Left75 +/- deg

Boom Swing - Right55 +/- deg

Bucket Digging Force7284 lbf

Cab EnclosureOptional

Cab Height96.2 in

Dig Depth133 in

Engine ShutdownStandard

Fuel Tank13.7 gal

Horsepower33.2 hp

Length190.1 in

Lift Radius118 in

Max Dump Height144 in

Operating Weight8596 lbs

Quick Tach SystemStandard

RadioOptional

Reach at Ground Level216 in

Rubber TrackStandard

Selectable Auxiliary Hydraulic FlowStandard

Tail Swing Overhang3.2 in

Transport Length190.4 in

Travel Speed - Low1.6 mph

Travel Speed (Maximum)2.9 mph

Weight Class4 t

Width69.7 in

Configuration 131 sourced fields

Air ConditioningOptional

Angle BladeOptional

Arm Digging Force4690 lbf

Auxiliary HydraulicsStandard

Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow16.9 gpm

Auxiliary Pressure2987 psi

Boom Swing - Left75 deg

Boom Swing - Right55 deg

Bucket Digging Force7284 lbf

Cab EnclosureOptional

Cab Height96.2 in

Dig Depth121 in

Engine ShutdownStandard

Fuel Tank13.7 gal

Horsepower33.2 hp

Length190 in

Lift Radius118 in

Max Dump Height137 in

Operating Weight7893 lbs

Quick Tach SystemStandard

RadioOptional

Reach at Ground Level204 in

Rubber TrackStandard

Selectable Auxiliary Hydraulic FlowStandard

Tail Swing Overhang0 in

Transport Length190 in

Travel Speed - Low1.6 mph

Travel Speed (Maximum)2.9 mph

Turbocharged EngineStandard

Weight Class4 t

Width69.7 in

Configuration 331 sourced fields

Air ConditioningOptional

Angle BladeOptional

Arm Digging Force4592 lbf

Auxiliary HydraulicsStandard

Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow16.9 gpm

Auxiliary Pressure2987 psi

Boom Swing - Left75 +/- deg

Boom Swing - Right55 +/- deg

Bucket Digging Force7284 lbf

Cab EnclosureOptional

Cab Height96.2 in

Dig Depth153 in

Engine ShutdownStandard

Fuel Tank13.7 gal

Horsepower33.2 hp

Length190.4 in

Lift Radius118 in

Max Dump Height155 in

Operating Weight8824 lbs

Quick Tach SystemStandard

RadioOptional

Reach at Ground Level235 in

Rubber TrackStandard

Selectable Auxiliary Hydraulic FlowStandard

Tail Swing Overhang3.2 in

Transport Length190.4 in

Travel Speed - Low1.6 mph

Travel Speed (Maximum)2.9 mph

Turbocharged EngineStandard

Weight Class4 t

Width69.7 in

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