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Sell Your Bobcat E42 Compact Excavator
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What Is Your Bobcat E42 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used Bobcat E42 at $16,000–$40,000, a range checked against public auction results and dealer asks. 15 auction results for the Bobcat E42 ranged from $16,500 to $40,000; one dealer ask was $39,900.
HeavyDutyYard estimate, checked against recent sales
Low
High
| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $34,000–$40,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $28,000–$34,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $20,000–$28,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $16,000–$20,000 |
See the recent Bobcat E42 sales and asks.
Bobcat E42 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Bobcat D1603 42.6 hp
- Operating weight
- 9,830 lb
- Size class
- Small
- Years produced
- 2017-present
- Max Dig Depth
- 10.4 ft
- Fuel tank
- 19 gal
Checked against E42 R2 (latest gen, now non-current).
Full Bobcat E42specifications →Which Bobcat E42 Do You Have?
The Bobcat E42 was built from 2017 to today. Give the year from the serial plate.
What to Include With Your Bobcat E42
Seen most often on a Bobcat E42; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
Popular attachments
- Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Hammer
How the Bobcat E42 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobcat E42 | 9,830 lb | 42.6 | 10.4 ft | $16,000–$40,000 |
| CAT 308 | 20,771 lb | 69 | 13.1 ft | $19,000–$56,000 |
| Komatsu PC78US | 17,813 lb | 67.9 | 12.5 ft | No data yet |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the CAT 308, the Bobcat E42 is 10,941 lb lighter, has 26.4 less hp and has 2.7 ft less max dig depth.
Against the Komatsu PC78US, the Bobcat E42 is 7,983 lb lighter, has 25.3 less hp and has 2.1 ft less max dig depth.
In Bobcat's excavators lineup, the next size down is the Bobcat E35 and the next size up is the Bobcat E55.
Hours on a Used Excavator
Working life, excavator (mid-size, 320b-330b class): about 10,000–15,000 hours (Caterpillar). Check yours with the hours checker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bobcat E42 still made?
Yes. The Bobcat E42 has been built since 2017.
What is the Bobcat E42 used for?
The Bobcat E42 is mostly put to work on excavation, demolition, trenching.