Bobcat’s E60 joins M series loader, excavator line

The company says everything about the new excavator has been created to help operators work longer: a spacious cab, a top-of the-line nine way adjustable seat and an automotive-style air conditioner.
Operator comfort
The seat is so adjustable operators of any size can adjust the seat to their personal preference. In other words, according to Bobcat, “it can create an individually designed ergonomic work environment.”
The operator can adjust the seat nine different ways, including moving or angling the armrests, joysticks, lumbar support, and seat bottom and back. These adjustments also let operators move the seat to an area where they can best control foot pedals and see their work.
A high-capacity climate-control system, has vents in front of and behind the operator, placing air exactly where needed. This system has five modes of air placement, that can target the operator’s body in different areas, such as from the front only, or from the front and rear. A fixed instrument panel on the right side of the cab is a central, easy-to-read display for all of the information the operator needs on machine performance.
Longer service intervals
Daily greasing of the bushings at the boom, arm and bucket pivot, a process that takes up to 30 minutes, is a thing of the past. Now, the operator will be able to spend that time working because the E60 has extended the service interval of greasing bushings to 250 hours.
Each E60 is delivered clamp-ready for operators who want to quickly and easily add and use a clamp. In addition to clamps, Bobcat provides a complete line of attachments including trenching buckets, hydraulic breakers, earth augers and a grading bucket.
Fuel use
The E60 has an interim tier 4, 42.4kW engine. While it provides substantial power, it doesn’t mean contractors will waste a lot of extra fuel. The engine control system, has an auto-idle feature, to reduce fuel consumption when the machine is not working.
Engine rpm is controlled electronically so that the operator uses only as much power as necessary for the application. The quiet operation of the engine is also a benefit, as many cities and work areas are becoming more sensitive to construction noise.
Other features
With minimal tail swing, the E60 can work on restricted sites and next to buildings or other obstructions. The excavator features the Bobcat in-track swing frame, which enables the boom to stay within the width of the tracks.
The E60, standard-equipped with cab and HVAC system, has a dig depth of 4.1m and an operating weight of 6.1t on rubber tracks. Steel tracks are available too.
Quick look
• Boom, arm and bucket pivot greasing increased to 250 hours.
• Spacious cab and multiple seat adjustments.
• High capacity, high tech heating and cooling system.
• Pin coupler system for fast attachment changes.
• Polymer shims to decrease wear on lateral pins and create a tighter attachment workgroup.
• Auto idle and electronic engine rpm control system.
• In-track boom swing.
• Dig depth of 4.1m, and an operating weight of 6.1t on rubber tracks.