Effortless to operate.

Eliminating the use for a foot pedal control, the Bobcat E42 compact excavator offers fingertip control boom swing which makes it effortless to operate.

The auto idle reduces noise on the jobsite, while improving fuel efficiency. The conventional tail swing makes it simple moving the machine in its narrow stance through tight spaces such as doors, gates, and onto trailers.

The Bobcat E42 compact excavator can be equipped with a long arm to increase your dig depth and reduce your repositioning.

Operator comfort is enhanced with a spacious cab, allowing for easy entry and exit, and easy access to the engine for faster maintenance.

Other features include:

Fold-down Tip over Protective Structure (TOPS): allows this compact machine to pass underneath branches, low openings and through doorways.

Retractable undercarriage: retract for access through gates and doorways.

Selectable control pattern: easily change between “excavator” and “backhoe” control pattern.

Two-speed travel: increased mobility around the job site.

Hydraulic joystick control: for smooth, fluid operation and increased efficiency.

Tight Accessibilities: with a width of less than 29 inches wide, the 418 is able to access jobsites where hand labor was the only other option.