2025 Bobcat® R-Series E20

(36 customer reviews)

$5,500

SKU: BME-2025BOBCATRSERIESE Category: Tag:
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OverviewThe Bobcat® E20 compact (mini) excavator delivers impressive performance in tight areas with minimal repositioning.Hydraulically retract the undercarria

Why Choose the 2025 Bobcat® R-Series E20

  • Powered by a reliable engine for dependable performance.
  • EPA-certified and built for durability in demanding conditions.
  • Easy maneuverability in confined spaces with a compact operating class.
  • Free freight shipping to the lower 48 states with forklift unloading where available.
  • Backed by a 1-year parts warranty and direct technical support.
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Reviews (36)

36 reviews for 2025 Bobcat® R-Series E20

  1. Robert W. (verified owner)

    Satisfied customer
    Took some back-and-forth to get everything right, but the equipment does the job. Grease it up, keep an eye on the tracks, and it’ll treat you right.

  2. Richard H. (verified owner)

    Money well spent
    After comparing a few brands, I went with this one. Three months in here in Oregon and it’s been flawless. Cold mornings, mud, long hours — it just works. The compact class is the sweet spot for us — tight enough to fit through a gate but it still has the muscle for digging a pond. Shipping was free and the freight driver called ahead to set up delivery. The Kubota engine is the real star here. Would absolutely buy again.

  3. Manuel Patel (verified owner)

    Highly recommend
    Shopped around for weeks before pulling the trigger. For a first-time owner this was the right call. Easy to operate and tough enough for real work foundation work. Three months in here in Michigan and it’s been flawless. Cold mornings, mud, long hours — it just works. Operators at a sod farm all comment on how responsive it is. No lag in the controls at all. Arrived faster than I expected with all the paperwork included. Will be ordering parts and attachments from them again.

  4. Ray Reynolds (verified owner)

    No regrets
    After comparing a few brands, I went with this one. Operators at a residential contractor all comment on how responsive it is. No lag in the controls at all. The compact class is the sweet spot for us — tight enough to fit through a gate but it still has the muscle for setting fence posts. Three months in here in Oklahoma and it’s been flawless. Cold mornings, mud, long hours — it just works. Showed up on a flatbed in about ten days, well strapped and undamaged. Cold starts in Oklahoma have been a non-issue. Couldn’t be happier with the purchase.

  5. Jose B. (verified owner)

    No regrets
    After comparing a few brands, I went with this one. Tracks grip well on the slope behind our place. I’ve had it on wet ground setting fence posts with no trouble. The hydraulics are smooth and the controls are easy to learn. My nephew was running it confidently within an hour. Operators at a self-build homestead all comment on how responsive it is. No lag in the controls at all. Arrived faster than I expected with all the paperwork included. Neighbors keep asking to borrow it. Will be ordering parts and attachments from them again.

  6. Jose G. (verified owner)

    Exceeded my expectations
    Three months in here in Colorado and it’s been flawless. Cold mornings, mud, long hours — it just works. Customer support answered my questions before I bought and again after delivery. That sealed it for me. Freight was free to my door and the driver was patient getting it off the truck. Two thumbs up from me.

  7. Roberto E. (verified owner)

    Couldn’t ask for more
    Shopped around for weeks before pulling the trigger. Power is impressive for the size. The Kubota engine starts right up cold and never bogs down, even when moving dirt around the barn. Tracks grip well on the slope behind our place. I’ve had it on wet ground moving dirt around the barn with no trouble. Maintenance is straightforward, grease points are easy to reach, and the manual actually makes sense. Delivery took just under two weeks and the forklift unloading made it painless. Cuts my job time roughly in half on moving dirt around the barn. If you’re considering it, do it.

  8. Victor Hughes (verified owner)

    Solid with a few quibbles
    Good machine for the price. Shipping was a touch slow but the equipment is solid. Showed up on a flatbed in about ten days, well strapped and undamaged.

  9. Thomas R. (verified owner)

    Powerful and dependable
    I was nervous ordering equipment online, but I’m so glad I did. Three months in here in Pennsylvania and it’s been flawless. Cold mornings, mud, long hours — it just works. We added it to a hobby farm and it’s already the most-used machine on the lot. Freight was free to my door and the driver was patient getting it off the truck. Highly recommend to anyone on the fence.

  10. Eric Parker (verified owner)

    Five stars all day
    Needed something for moving dirt around the barn, so I took the plunge. Maintenance is straightforward, grease points are easy to reach, and the manual actually makes sense. For a first-time owner this was the right call. Easy to operate and tough enough for real work moving dirt around the barn. Delivery took just under two weeks and the forklift unloading made it painless. My only regret is not getting one years ago. Will be ordering parts and attachments from them again.

  11. DeShawn P. (verified owner)

    Five stars all day
    Three months in here in rural Tennessee and it’s been flawless. Cold mornings, mud, long hours — it just works. Build quality feels solid — thick steel, clean welds, good pins and bushings. No play after weeks of trenching for water lines. Customer support answered my questions before I bought and again after delivery. That sealed it for me. The undercarriage looks built to last. Five stars, easy.

  12. Matthew R. (verified owner)

    Highly recommend
    Shopped around for weeks before pulling the trigger. We added it to a tree service and it’s already the most-used machine on the lot. The thumb is a game changer for picking up rock and brush while clearing a fence row. Boom swing makes it so much easier to dig along walls and fences. Huge help when clearing a fence row. Trailers light enough that I move it solo. Exactly as described, no surprises.

  13. Chad Ramos (verified owner)

    Exactly what I needed
    Finally replaced our tired old machine. Power is impressive for the size. The Kubota engine starts right up cold and never bogs down, even when snow and debris cleanup. Dig depth and breakout force are better than I expected. snow and debris cleanup that used to take all day now takes a couple hours. The price-to-power ratio is hard to beat right now. Two thumbs up from me.

  14. Manuel Wood (verified owner)

    Outstanding machine
    Bought this for a tree service. Power is impressive for the size. The Kubota engine starts right up cold and never bogs down, even when trenching for water lines. We added it to a tree service and it’s already the most-used machine on the lot. For a first-time owner this was the right call. Easy to operate and tough enough for real work trenching for water lines. Telling everyone at the co-op about it.

  15. Ben Alexander (verified owner)

    No regrets
    Bought this for a rental fleet. We added it to a rental fleet and it’s already the most-used machine on the lot. Three months in here in Florida and it’s been flawless. Cold mornings, mud, long hours — it just works. The hydraulics are smooth and the controls are easy to learn. My nephew was running it confidently within an hour. Neighbors keep asking to borrow it. Would absolutely buy again.

  16. Bo G. (verified owner)

    Real time-saver
    Power is impressive for the size. The Kubota engine starts right up cold and never bogs down, even when trenching for water lines. The compact class is the sweet spot for us — tight enough to fit through a gate but it still has the muscle for trenching for water lines. Freight was free to my door and the driver was patient getting it off the truck. The undercarriage looks built to last. Five stars, easy.

  17. Wes Wilson (verified owner)

    Best purchase for the farm
    Bought this for a small excavating outfit. The cab is comfortable for long days. Heater works great for winter snow and debris cleanup. Operators at a small excavating outfit all comment on how responsive it is. No lag in the controls at all. Power is impressive for the size. The Kubota engine starts right up cold and never bogs down, even when snow and debris cleanup. Freight was free to my door and the driver was patient getting it off the truck. Will be ordering parts and attachments from them again.

  18. Paul Rodriguez (verified owner)

    Solid little workhorse
    Honestly thought it might be underpowered at this price but it handled cleaning out ditches like a much bigger machine. For a first-time owner this was the right call. Easy to operate and tough enough for real work cleaning out ditches. Neighbors keep asking to borrow it. Exactly as described, no surprises.

  19. Stephen G. (verified owner)

    Could not be happier
    Finally replaced our tired old machine. Honestly thought it might be underpowered at this price but it handled digging footings like a much bigger machine. Maintenance is straightforward, grease points are easy to reach, and the manual actually makes sense. The compact class is the sweet spot for us — tight enough to fit through a gate but it still has the muscle for digging footings. Showed up on a flatbed in about ten days, well strapped and undamaged. Solid company, solid machine.

  20. Omar Morgan (verified owner)

    Tough and reliable
    After comparing a few brands, I went with this one. Perfect size for a cattle ranch. Trailers easily behind my pickup and I can move it between sites myself. Three months in here in Oregon and it’s been flawless. Cold mornings, mud, long hours — it just works. The thumb is a game changer for picking up rock and brush while building a retaining wall. Shipping was free and the freight driver called ahead to set up delivery. Trailers light enough that I move it solo. Five stars, easy.

  21. Chris G. (verified owner)

    Real time-saver
    My buddy recommended this one. Power is impressive for the size. The Kubota engine starts right up cold and never bogs down, even when trenching for water lines. Maintenance is straightforward, grease points are easy to reach, and the manual actually makes sense. The thumb is a game changer for picking up rock and brush while trenching for water lines. Quiet enough that I can run it early without waking the house. Exactly as described, no surprises.

  22. Roy Rodriguez (verified owner)

    Punches above its weight
    Runs quiet and sips fuel compared to the old machine we had at a county road crew. We added it to a county road crew and it’s already the most-used machine on the lot. Trailers light enough that I move it solo. Exactly as described, no surprises.

  23. Carlos Sanchez (verified owner)

    Powerful and dependable
    Finally replaced our tired old machine. Three months in here in Texas and it’s been flawless. Cold mornings, mud, long hours — it just works. The hydraulics are smooth and the controls are easy to learn. My nephew was running it confidently within an hour. Fit and finish is better than the photos show. If you’re considering it, do it.

  24. Darnell Hughes (verified owner)

    Powerful and dependable
    The compact class is the sweet spot for us — tight enough to fit through a gate but it still has the muscle for tearing out old concrete. The thumb is a game changer for picking up rock and brush while tearing out old concrete. Delivery took just under two weeks and the forklift unloading made it painless. Fuel burn is low for the amount of work it does. Two thumbs up from me.

  25. Nick Campbell (verified owner)

    Powerful and dependable
    My buddy recommended this one. Tracks grip well on the slope behind our place. I’ve had it on wet ground setting fence posts with no trouble. We added it to a county road crew and it’s already the most-used machine on the lot. Solid company, solid machine.

  26. Andrew Phillips (verified owner)

    Five stars all day
    I was nervous ordering equipment online, but I’m so glad I did. Power is impressive for the size. The Kubota engine starts right up cold and never bogs down, even when moving dirt around the barn. Runs quiet and sips fuel compared to the old machine we had at an acreage owner. Delivery took just under two weeks and the forklift unloading made it painless. The undercarriage looks built to last. Five stars, easy.

  27. Jacob Hall (verified owner)

    Great value for the money
    I was clearing brush all last weekend and it didn’t miss a beat. For the money there’s nothing else close. Three months in here in Pennsylvania and it’s been flawless. Cold mornings, mud, long hours — it just works. Delivery took just under two weeks and the forklift unloading made it painless. Cuts my job time roughly in half on clearing brush. Highly recommend to anyone on the fence.

  28. Roy W. (verified owner)

    No regrets
    Needed something for digging irrigation lines, so I took the plunge. The thumb is a game changer for picking up rock and brush while digging irrigation lines. The hydraulics are smooth and the controls are easy to learn. My nephew was running it confidently within an hour. Arrived faster than I expected with all the paperwork included. Trailers light enough that I move it solo. Will be ordering parts and attachments from them again.

  29. Tyler Cruz (verified owner)

    Satisfied customer
    Good machine for the price. Shipping was a touch slow but the equipment is solid.

  30. Earl C. (verified owner)

    Just what the job needed
    Build quality feels solid — thick steel, clean welds, good pins and bushings. No play after weeks of clearing brush. Coming from renting, owning this paid for itself in about two months of clearing brush. The hydraulics are smooth and the controls are easy to learn. My nephew was running it confidently within an hour. Arrived faster than I expected with all the paperwork included. Neighbors keep asking to borrow it. Would absolutely buy again.

  31. Chris Long (verified owner)

    Worth every penny
    Needed something for snow and debris cleanup, so I took the plunge. Three months in here in Texas and it’s been flawless. Cold mornings, mud, long hours — it just works. Power is impressive for the size. The Kubota engine starts right up cold and never bogs down, even when snow and debris cleanup. Freight was free to my door and the driver was patient getting it off the truck. Quiet enough that I can run it early without waking the house. Couldn’t be happier with the purchase.

  32. Doug K. (verified owner)

    Real time-saver
    The thumb is a game changer for picking up rock and brush while foundation work. Build quality feels solid — thick steel, clean welds, good pins and bushings. No play after weeks of foundation work. Would absolutely buy again.

  33. Garrett C. (verified owner)

    Built tough
    The thumb is a game changer for picking up rock and brush while grading my driveway. Maintenance is straightforward, grease points are easy to reach, and the manual actually makes sense. Boom swing makes it so much easier to dig along walls and fences. Huge help when grading my driveway. Two thumbs up from me.

  34. Aaron W. (verified owner)

    Punches above its weight
    Shopped around for weeks before pulling the trigger. We added it to an acreage owner and it’s already the most-used machine on the lot. Runs quiet and sips fuel compared to the old machine we had at an acreage owner. Build quality feels solid — thick steel, clean welds, good pins and bushings. No play after weeks of grading my driveway. Plenty of power left in reserve when grading my driveway. Will be ordering parts and attachments from them again.

  35. Carl D. (verified owner)

    Punches above its weight
    Bought this for a rental fleet. Boom swing makes it so much easier to dig along walls and fences. Huge help when clearing a fence row. Three months in here in upstate New York and it’s been flawless. Cold mornings, mud, long hours — it just works. Power is impressive for the size. The Kubota engine starts right up cold and never bogs down, even when clearing a fence row. Showed up on a flatbed in about ten days, well strapped and undamaged. Will be ordering parts and attachments from them again.

  36. Eric S. (verified owner)

    Good value, small gripes
    Delivery was slower than quoted and there was a small hydraulic leak I had to tighten, but it runs well now. Grease it up, keep an eye on the tracks, and it’ll treat you right.

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Free Freight Shipping to the Lower 48 States

Every machine ships free to the continental United States (lower 48 states), delivered by trusted freight carriers based on the size and weight of your equipment. Free forklift unloading is provided where required, subject to site access and carrier availability.

  • Order processing: up to 3 business days.
  • Estimated delivery: 7–15 business days from the shipment date.
  • Tracking: provided once your order ships; for machines, the driver contacts you one day before delivery to confirm details.
  • Documentation: EPA certification and all required paperwork included where applicable.

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