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Sell Your Bobcat E55 Compact Excavator
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What Is Your Bobcat E55 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used Bobcat E55 at $63,000–$155,000 (our estimate, not yet checked against recent sales).
HeavyDutyYard estimate
Low
High
| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $124,000–$155,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $99,000–$124,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $79,000–$99,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $63,000–$79,000 |
Check the full Bobcat E55 spec sheet.
Bobcat E55 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Bobcat D1603 49.8 hp
- Operating weight
- 11,357 lb
- Size class
- Small
- Years produced
- 2015-present
- Max Dig Depth
- 11.4 ft
- Fuel tank
- 19 gal
Checked against E55.
Full Bobcat E55specifications →Which Bobcat E55 Do You Have?
The Bobcat E55 was built from 2015 to today. Give the year from the serial plate.
What to Include With Your Bobcat E55
Seen most often on a Bobcat E55; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
Popular attachments
- Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Hammer
How the Bobcat E55 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobcat E55 | 11,357 lb | 49.8 | 11.4 ft | $63,000–$155,000 |
| CAT 312 | 33,069 lb | 94 | 15.6 ft | $65,500–$160,000 |
| Komatsu PC160 | 37,787 lb | 115.4 | 19.6 ft | No data yet |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the CAT 312, the Bobcat E55 is 21,712 lb lighter, has 44.2 less hp and has 4.2 ft less max dig depth.
Against the Komatsu PC160, the Bobcat E55 is 26,430 lb lighter, has 65.6 less hp and has 8.2 ft less max dig depth.
In Bobcat's excavators lineup, the next size down is the Bobcat E42 and the next size up is the Bobcat E50.
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 E55 still made?
Yes. The Bobcat E55 has been built since 2015.
What is the Bobcat E55 used for?
The Bobcat E55 is mostly put to work on excavation, demolition, trenching.