Bobcat E17

E17 Compact Excavator

The Bobcat E17 compact excavator is a zero-tail-swing mini excavator designed for maximum maneuverability, reliable performance and everyday versatility. Powered by a fuel-efficient 15-hp engine, the E17 features a hydraulically retractable undercarriage and folding dozer blade that reduce overall width to just 38.6 inches for easy access through narrow gates, doorways and confined jobsites. Expanded to its full 53.5-inch stance, the machine provides a stable footprint for digging, lifting and grading. A load-sensing pump paired with a closed-center hydraulic system delivers smooth, responsive multi-function performance, allowing operators to travel and operate the work group simultaneously for enhanced productivity and hydraulic efficiency.

Built for durability and operator comfort, the Bobcat E17 mini excavator includes low-effort joysticks with fingertip boom swing and auxiliary control for precise, fatigue-reducing operation. Long-life tracks, reinforced covers, protected steel hydraulic lines and improved cylinder fittings help reduce maintenance needs and maximize uptime in tough conditions. Standard LED work lights, a flat-floor operator station and easy ISO-to-standard pattern selection enhance usability, while convenient tie-down points, improved lift locations and an automatic slew brake simplify transport between jobsites. For contractors seeking a compact excavator with zero tail swing, advanced hydraulics and tight-access capability, the E17 delivers dependable performance in a highly portable package.

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Features

• Swing Boom
• Engine Shutdown
• Auxiliary Hydraulics
• Rubber Tracks

Options

• Selectable Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow

Popular Attachments

• Auger
• Clamp
• Breaker

E17 Compact Excavator

Dimensions

• LENGTH

  137 in

• HEIGHT

  91.4 in

• WIDTH

  38.6 in

• WEIGHT

  3,774 lb

Engine

• ENGINE

  Tier 4

• HORSEPOWER

  15 hp

• FUEL TANK CAPACITY

  5.6 gal

• FUEL TYPE

  Diesel

Hydraulics

• AUXILIARY STD FLOW

  7.9 gal/min

Performance

• TRAVEL SPEED - HIGH

  4.0 km/h

• TRAVEL SPEED - LOW

  1.9 km/h

• ARM DIGGING FORCE

  2,680 lbf

• BUCKET DIGGING FORCE

  4,121 lbf

• MAX DIG DEPTH

  7.3 ft

• MAX REACH AT GROUND LEVEL

  12.9 ft

• MAX DUMP HEIGHT

  8.1 ft

• RATED LIFT CAPACITY

  807 lb

• LIFT RADIUS

  118 in

• BOOM SWING RADIUS - LEFT

  80°

• BOOM SWING RADIUS - RIGHT

  60°

• TAIL SWING RADIUS

  Zero