Bob Cat E38 Compact Excavator

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With leading horsepower and hydraulic performance, the zero-tail-swing E38 will help you accomplish more in less time. It features a 33-horsepower engine, unmatched cab comforts and the latest technology to increase your productivity.

As low as 0% for 60 months* or rebates up to $5,000 USD* / $6,800 CAD* in lieu of financing. Offers end December 31, 2025.

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Specs

E38 Key Specifications

Operating Weight
7893 lbs
8596 lbs
8824 lbs
Bucket Digging Force
7284 lbf
7284 lbf
7284 lbf
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
204 in
216 in
235 in
Width
69.7 in
69.7 in
69.7 in
Maximum Governed RPM
2400 rpm
2400 rpm
2400 rpm
Horsepower
33.2 hp
33.2 hp
33.2 hp
Operating Weight
7893 lbs
8596 lbs
8824 lbs
Weight Class
4 t 
4 t 
4 t 
Travel Speed - High
2.9 mph
2.9 mph
2.9 mph
Travel Speed - Low
1.6 mph
1.6 mph
1.6 mph
Arm Digging Force
4690 lbf
4074 lbf
4592 lbf
Bucket Digging Force
7284 lbf
7284 lbf
7284 lbf
Rated Lift Capacity
3318 lbs
3206 lbs
3058 lbs
Lift Radius
118 in
118 in
118 in
Boom Swing - Left
75 deg
75 +/- deg
75 +/- deg
Boom Swing - Right
55 deg
55 +/- deg
55 +/- deg
Maximum Dig Depth
121 in
133 in
153 in
Max Dump Height
137 in
144 in
155 in
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
204 in
216 in
235 in
Fuel Tank
13.7 gal
13.7 gal
13.7 gal
Auxiliary Std Flow
16.9 gpm
16.9 gpm
16.9 gpm
Auxiliary Pressure
2987 psi
2987 psi
2987 psi
Length
190 in
190.1 in
190.4 in
Overall Length in Travel Position
190 in
190.4 in
190.4 in
Width
69.7 in
69.7 in
69.7 in
Height
96.2 in
96.2 in
96.2 in
Height with Operator Cab
96.2 in
96.2 in
96.2 in
Air Conditioning
Optional 
Optional 
Optional 
Swing Boom
Standard 
Standard 
Standard 
Cab Enclosure
Optional 
Optional 
Optional 
Radio
Optional 
Optional 
Optional 
Engine Shutdown
Standard 
Standard 
Standard 
Auxiliary Hydraulics
Standard 
Standard 
Standard 
Quick Tach System
Standard 
Standard 
Standard 
Rubber Track
Standard 
Standard 
Standard 
Selectable Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
Standard 
Standard 
Standard 
Angle Blade
Optional 
Optional 
Optional