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BOBCAT E27 VS CAT 305. 5E2 Comparison
BOBCAT E27
₹ 25 L - 27.99 L
VS
CAT 305. 5E2
₹ 13 L - 19 L
BOBCAT E27
₹25L
CAT 305. 5E2
₹13L
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BOBCAT E27
From ₹ 25 Lakh
CAT 305. 5E2
From ₹ 13 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kubota D1305‑E4B‑BCZ‑1 (Stage V)
Cat C2.4 DI
Model
Kubota D1305‑E4B‑BCZ‑1 (Stage V)
Cat C2.4 DI
Gross Power
18.3 kw
34.1 kw
Gross Power
18.3 kw
34.1 kw
Net Power
18.3 kw
31.1 kw
Net Power
18.3 kw
31.1 kw
Engine Power
24.8 HP
41.70 HP
Engine Power
24.8 HP
41.70 HP
Engine Displacement
1261 cc
2400 cc
Engine Displacement
1261 cc
2400 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS V
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS V
BS IV
Max Torque
81.3 Nm
300 Nm
Max Torque
81.3 Nm
300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2839 kg
5400 kg
Operating Weight
2839 kg
5400 kg
Machine Weight
2683 kg
5400 kg
Machine Weight
2683 kg
5400 kg
Counter Weight
147 kg
1265 kg
Counter Weight
147 kg
1265 kg
Ground Pressure
26.2 kg
31 kg
Ground Pressure
26.2 kg
31 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump + gear pump
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Main Pump Type
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump + gear pump
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
94.2 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
94.2 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
53.8 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
53.8 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
180 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
180 litres
85 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
24 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
24 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2847 mm
3720 mm
Max Digging Depth
2847 mm
3720 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1521 mm
2210 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1521 mm
2210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4604 mm
5830 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4604 mm
5830 mm
Max Dumping Height
3305 mm
3835 mm
Max Dumping Height
3305 mm
3835 mm
Max Cutting Height
2312 mm
5460 mm
Max Cutting Height
2312 mm
5460 mm
Boom Length
2.751 m
3.200 m
Boom Length
2.751 m
3.200 m
Arm Length
2541 mm
1500 mm
Arm Length
2541 mm
1500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
26.52 kN
35 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
26.52 kN
35 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
16.1 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
16.1 kN
27.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
34.4 litres
78 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
34.4 litres
78 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10.2 litres
58 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10.2 litres
58 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.5 litres
9.8 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.5 litres
9.8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
9.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
9.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
10 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
1,543 mm
2440 mm
Track Length on Ground
1,543 mm
2440 mm
Ground Clearance
539 mm
628 mm
Ground Clearance
539 mm
628 mm
Tail Swing Radius
280 mm
1580 mm
Tail Swing Radius
280 mm
1580 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment and rubber tracks — standard for compact excavators of this class.
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment and rubber tracks — standard for compact excavators of this class.
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4190 mm
5765 mm
Overall Length
4190 mm
5765 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1950 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1950 mm
Overall Height
2438 mm
2540 mm
Overall Height
2438 mm
2540 mm
Cab Height
2438 mm
2540 mm
Cab Height
2438 mm
2540 mm
Boom Height
3.221 m
2.540 m
Boom Height
3.221 m
2.540 m
Track Width
300 mm
400 mm
Track Width
300 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
9.3 rpm
10.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9.3 rpm
10.5 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
25 %
Gradeability
58 %
25 %
Drawbar Pull
28.95 kN
40.2 kN
Drawbar Pull
28.95 kN
40.2 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.07-0.09
0.22 - 0.24
Bucket Options
0.07-0.09
0.22 - 0.24
Attachment Compatibility
Standard 2–3 t mini excavator attachments
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard 2–3 t mini excavator attachments
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital gauge cluster
Standard operator info panel
Display Type
Digital gauge cluster
Standard operator info panel
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical suspension seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
90 A
50 A
Alternator Output
90 A
50 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Telematics
No
Yes
Telematics
No
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
BOBCAT E27
Pros
- Good power for class: 24.8 HP Kubota engine gives solid performance for a 2‑3 t excavator.
- Higher dump height (~3.3 m): Useful for loading trucks or reaching over obstacles.
- Strong digging force: Buckets have higher digging force (~26.5 kN), good for tough soil
CAT 305. 5E2
Pros
- Strong hydraulic performance & digging forces: Excellent digging and stick forces for a 5‑ton mini.
- Load‑sensing hydraulics: Smooth, responsive controls and efficient power delivery
- Durable CAT design: Heavy‑duty components and proven undercarriage.
