Bobcat is appearing a brand new technology of one–2 tonne mini excavators in its R2-Sequence line at Bauma 2025, changing the decade-old M-Sequence fashions.
The brand new line of 1-2 tonne mini excavators from Bobcat on show at bauma 2025. (Symbol: Bobcat)
The brand new E16, E17z, E19 and E20z machines come with a extra environment friendly hydraulic device, decrease emissions and noise ranges, and stepped forward operator convenience – adjustments aimed squarely at core buyer teams in condominium and compact apparatus dealerships.
Mentioned to be designed with transportability and simplicity of operation in thoughts, the brand new vary helps to keep system weights beneath 2 tonnes to stick inside key shipping limits in Europe. The E16, as an example, weighs 1,612kg, whilst the E20z – Bobcat’s flagship on this dimension magnificence – weighs 1,980kg and features a complete cab, an distinctive characteristic in a phase in most cases restricted to cover machines.
All 4 fashions are fitted with a brand new SmartFlow hydraulic device with load sensing and a closed-centre valve – era extra recurrently present in greater machines. Bobcat mentioned this permits for smoother multifunction operation and stepped forward precision. Bobcat says the redesign reduces gas use by means of as much as 18% and cuts working noise by means of 3dBA.
“Operator convenience and simplicity of use are turning into essential, particularly in Europe the place the team of workers is getting older and professional labour is more difficult to search out,” mentioned Jan Moravec, vp of product control for Doosan Bobcat EMEA, all through an interview with Building Briefing at bauma 2025. “Shoppers need productiveness, however in addition they need machines which are easy to make use of.”
Moravec famous the machines had been advanced with comments from condominium shoppers and sellers, and are supposed to lend a hand decrease general price of possession.
“Expectancies are expanding. Machines are extra advanced, and that makes aftermarket make stronger and repair much more necessary,” Moravec mentioned. All fashions come with Bobcat’s Gadget IQ telematics device as usual in Europe.
The corporate additionally offered new augers and trenchers suitable with its compact machines. The attachments are scheduled for business release in past due 2025 and are designed for a lot of programs – from landscaping to demolition.
Up to date E88 and thought machines on show
The Bobcat sales space at bauma 2025 (Symbol: Bobcat)
Along the mini excavators, Bobcat confirmed an upgraded model of its 9-tonne E88 R2-Sequence excavator, that includes stepped forward cab ergonomics, decrease vibration ranges, and new non-compulsory programs for rear-view cameras and radio connectivity.
Additionally on show had been electrical and independent thought machines together with the TL25.60e electrical telehandler and RogueX, a cabless, all-electric compact loader. Bobcat says those aren’t but close to business release however function platforms for buyer comments and long-term construction.
“We don’t rush issues to marketplace,” Moravec advised the Briefing. “We wish to display our pondering, get enter, and notice the place the desire is. Electrification is a part of the long run, nevertheless it’s now not the one trail – we’re additionally exploring hydrogen combustion, gas cells and hybrid configurations.”
Moravec added that passion in complete electrification varies throughout areas and programs.
“In some city settings or indoor environments, it is smart. However the fee and infrastructure demanding situations stay. We see electrification as a part of a broader combine,” he mentioned.
