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Sell Your Bobcat E85 Small Excavator
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What Is Your Bobcat E85 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used Bobcat E85 at $86,500–$210,000 (our estimate, not yet checked against recent sales).
HeavyDutyYard estimate
Low
High
| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $168,000–$210,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $134,000–$168,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $108,000–$134,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $86,500–$107,000 |
Check the full Bobcat E85 spec sheet.
Bobcat E85 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Bobcat D1703 59.4 hp
- Operating weight
- 18,700 lb
- Size class
- Small
- Years produced
- 2018-present
- Max Dig Depth
- 15.5 ft
- Fuel tank
- 29.1 gal
Checked against E85 (Tier 4, non-current).
Full Bobcat E85specifications →Which Bobcat E85 Do You Have?
The Bobcat E85 was built from 2018 to today. Give the year from the serial plate.
What to Include With Your Bobcat E85
Seen most often on a Bobcat E85; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
- Long Reach
Popular attachments
- Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Hammer
How the Bobcat E85 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobcat E85 | 18,700 lb | 59.4 | 15.5 ft | $86,500–$210,000 |
| CAT 315 | 35,273 lb | 108 | 19.6 ft | $77,500–$190,000 |
| Komatsu PC160 | 37,787 lb | 115.4 | 19.6 ft | No data yet |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the CAT 315, the Bobcat E85 is 16,573 lb lighter, has 48.6 less hp and has 4.1 ft less max dig depth.
Against the Komatsu PC160, the Bobcat E85 is 19,087 lb lighter, has 56 less hp and has 4.1 ft less max dig depth.
In Bobcat's excavators lineup, the next size down 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 E85 still made?
Yes. The Bobcat E85 has been built since 2018.
What is the Bobcat E85 used for?
The Bobcat E85 is mostly put to work on excavation, demolition, trenching.