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Sell Your Bobcat E50 Compact Excavator
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What Is Your Bobcat E50 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used Bobcat E50 at $53,000–$128,000 (our estimate, not yet checked against recent sales).
HeavyDutyYard estimate
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| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $102,000–$128,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $82,000–$102,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $66,000–$82,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $53,000–$65,500 |
Check the full Bobcat E50 spec sheet.
Bobcat E50 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Bobcat D1603 49.8 hp
- Operating weight
- 11,876 lb
- Size class
- Small
- Years produced
- 2016-present
- Max Dig Depth
- 11.4 ft
- Fuel tank
- 19 gal
Checked against E50 R2 (latest gen, now non-current).
Full Bobcat E50specifications →Which Bobcat E50 Do You Have?
The Bobcat E50 was built from 2016 to today. Give the year from the serial plate.
What to Include With Your Bobcat E50
Seen most often on a Bobcat E50; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
Popular attachments
- Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Hammer
How the Bobcat E50 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobcat E50 | 11,876 lb | 49.8 | 11.4 ft | $53,000–$128,000 |
| CAT 310 | 22,447 lb | 70.3 | 17.1 ft | $55,000–$161,000 |
| Komatsu PC130 | 27,690 lb | 91.2 | 18.1 ft | No data yet |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the CAT 310, the Bobcat E50 is 10,571 lb lighter, has 20.5 less hp and has 5.7 ft less max dig depth.
Against the Komatsu PC130, the Bobcat E50 is 15,814 lb lighter, has 41.4 less hp and has 6.7 ft less max dig depth.
In Bobcat's excavators lineup, the next size down is the Bobcat E55 and the next size up is the Bobcat E60.
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 E50 still made?
Yes. The Bobcat E50 has been built since 2016.
What is the Bobcat E50 used for?
The Bobcat E50 is mostly put to work on excavation, demolition, trenching.