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Bobcat rounds off compact series

23 Mar 17 Bobcat has completed its family of 1-2 tonne compact excavators with the new 1.7-tonne E17Z zero tail swing (ZTS) canopy model.

The Bobcat E17Z
The Bobcat E17Z

The E17Z provides “an unmatched combination of features for a machine of this size”, Bobcat claims.

The ZTS functionality uses Bobcat’s Zero House Swing (ZHS) design, in which the front upper structure is also protected by ensuring the front corners are kept within the swing circle when the tracks are in the fully expanded position. This provides 320° of safe rotation when working close to walls and other obstructions.

The aid entry/exit the left hand control console lifts out of the way.  In addition, when not in use, the pedals can be folded away to increase room for the operator’s feet. This also makes the floor easier to clean, Bobcat says.

The E17Z has a standard operating weight of 1749 kg and a maximum digging depth of 2249 mm.  Many of the well features of the 1-2 tonne range such as the retractable undercarriage, upper-structure tie-down points and advanced diagnostics are also standard on the E17Z. 

Boom and arm cylinder cushioning – unique in this class, says Bobcat – enhance the overall smoothness of the workgroup.  The E17Z incorporates the architecture of the hydraulic system on the larger Bobcat E20 model with a combination of variable piston pumps and a gear pump.

With a transport weight of less than 1.65 tonnes, the E17Z is towable on trailers for 2200 kg of total weight.  Tie-down points are integrated on the upper structure.  An automatic slew brake also helps with safe transportation.

Bobcat E17Z compact excavator

Operating weight (ISO 6016)

1749 kg

Transport weight (bucket and operator excluded)

1632 kg

Engine                                                           

Kubota D722

Gross power at 2500 rpm (ISO 14396)

10.2 kW

Gross torque at 2000 rpm (SAE J1995)

43.5 Nm

Travel speed, low range

2.5 km/h

Travel speed, high range

4.0 km/h

Pump capacity P1 + (P2/P3)

41.3 litres/min

Auxiliary flow

30.0 l/min

Length (transport)

3450 mm

Width (undercarriage retracted/ expanded)

980/1360 mm

Height

2297 mm

Maximum digging depth 

2249 mm

Maximum dump height

2369 mm

Max. reach at ground level   

3923 mm

Boom swing angle (left/ right)

80°/ 60°

Digging force, dipper-stick

9.1 kN

Digging force, bucket

16.2 kN

Sound level (bystander)

93 dB(A)

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