BOBCAT continues to make huge strides in excavator development with the launch of E14 and E16 mini excavators that are reliable and durable, designed for easy transport and smooth and powerful performance.

The launch comes hard on the heels of five new excavator products launched in the last 18 months.
Featuring as standard a retractable undercarriage, the E14 – equipped with canopy and bucket – has an operating weight of 1,303 kg and offers a maximum digging depth of 2,301 mm. Thanks to its light weight, the E14 can be transported easily on a trailer, towed by a small truck or van or even a mid-size passenger car, says a spokesman for Bobcat.
The E16 is available in two versions, both equipped with canopy and bucket. the first version of E16 base model with fixed undercarriage has an operating weight of 1,515 kg and offers a maximum digging depth of 2,422 mm. The second version, with the optional factory-installed retractable undercarriage and long dipper stick, has an operating weight of 1,555 kg and offers a maximum digging depth of 2,602 mm.
Both the models feature smooth hydraulics for precise movements and faster cycle times. A new workgroup offers a longer reach and greater digging depth, enhancing the ability to work close to the machine in constrained working areas, he says.
Both E14 and E16 utilise the ‘cylinder-over-boom’ design. Since the cylinder is mounted on top of the boom, it is protected when working in tight spaces or with attachments. The oversized diameter of the cylinders in the E14 and E16 enhances the breakout forces and lifting capacities of the machines. Both models are able to dustpan on the front for extra versatility.
The auxiliary hydraulic lines and workgroup hoses are mounted inside the boom and arm for optimal protection and enhanced visibility. The E14 and E16 offer simple installation for the hoses for attachments, which include a range of different sized digging and trenching buckets, grading buckets, hydraulic breakers, augers and the Bobcat hydraulic clamp attachment.
They are powered by the three-cylinder 9.9 kW Kubota D722 engine. High digging performance is enhanced by the stability provided by the dozer blade and the low centre of gravity of the machines.
The E14 and E16 offer low noise and vibration levels, superior operator comfort, ease of serviceability and ruggedness.