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Sell Your Bobcat E50 Compact Excavator

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49.8 HP11,876 lbsSmall ClassEst. $53,000 – $128,000
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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

Low

$53,000

High

$128,000

HeavyDutyYard estimate for a Bobcat E50 by hours on the meter
HoursEstimate
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

Bobcat E50 vs comparable models
ModelWeightHPMax Dig DepthEst. used price
Bobcat E5011,876 lb49.811.4 ft$53,000–$128,000
CAT 31022,447 lb70.317.1 ft$55,000–$161,000
Komatsu PC13027,690 lb91.218.1 ftNo 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.