Bobcat E38
The Bobcat E38 is a 4-ton mini excavator from Bobcat. It weighs 7,893 lb and digs 10′ 1″ deep. Listed with zero tail swing. Its starting MSRP in the US is $72,274.
Bobcat E38 specifications
- Operating weight
- 7,893 lb (3,580 kg)
- Size class
- 4 ton (8,800 lb class)
- Maximum digging depth
- 10′ 1″ (3,073 mm)
- Maximum reach
- 17′ 0″ (5,182 mm)
- Maximum dump height
- 11′ 5″ (3,480 mm)
- Overall width
- 69.7 in (1,770 mm)
- Engine power
- 33.2 hp (24.8 kW)
- Fuel
- Diesel
Features
| Hydraulic thumb | Not listed by Bobcat |
| Side swing boom | Not listed by Bobcat |
| Retractable tracks | Not listed by Bobcat |
| Pilot joystick controls | Not listed by Bobcat |
| Zero tail swing | ✓ Listed |
| Quick coupler | Not listed by Bobcat |
| Auxiliary hydraulics | Not listed by Bobcat |
| Enclosed cab | Not listed by Bobcat |
Bobcat E38 price and where to buy
| Configuration as listed | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobcat E38, starting price | bobcat.com | $72,274 | View |
Manufacturer's suggested retail price for the base machine in the US, from Bobcat's own website. Options, freight and dealer prep are extra. Checked October 24, 2026.
Engine certification
Bobcat does not state an engine certificate for this machine. How to check one →
Before you buy
At 7,893 lb, the Bobcat E38 on a typical equipment trailer puts about 9,100 – 10,100 lb behind the tow vehicle, to be checked against the vehicle's towing rating and the trailer's gross weight rating. Towing a mini excavator: trailers, ratings and licences →
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Machines like the Bobcat E38, compared
| Machine | Brand | Operating weight | Dig depth | Engine | Features | Price from | Vs this machine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobcat E38 | Bobcat | 7,893 lb | 10′ 1″ | 33.2 hp | Zero tail | $72,274 | This machine |
| Hitachi ZX38U-6 | Hitachi | 7,981 lb | 25.2 hp | ||||
| CASE CX37C | CASE | 7,992 lb | Yanmar 3TNV88F-ESHYB · 24.4 hp | ||||
| New Holland E37C | New Holland | 7,992 lb | 10′ 3″ | 24.4 hp | |||
| John Deere 35 P-Tier | John Deere | 8,135 lb | 10′ 0″ | 23.3 hp | Zero tail | ||
| Cat 303 CR | Cat | 7,818 lb | 9′ 8″ | 23.6 hp | |||
| SANY SY35U | SANY | 8,223 lb | 10′ 2″ | Yanmar 3TNV88F · 22.1 hp | Zero tail | ||
| Takeuchi TB335R | Takeuchi | 7,970 lb | 10′ 6″ | 24.4 hp | |||
| New Holland E38D | New Holland | 8,333 lb | 10′ 1″ | 24.4 hp | Zero tail |
Chosen by operating weight and digging depth within about a quarter of this machine's, closest first. US prices published by each brand.
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