Bobcat E165

Powerful hydraulic, arm and bucket forces – with horsepower to spare – help you get the job done quickly and efficiently. 

Four selectable power modes give you adaptable performance to tackle the job as you see fit. Whether your priority is efficient fuel consumption or all-out power for tough digging and heavy lifting, you can set performance to the demands of the job. All from the comfort of your cab.

Match performance to task, choosing from four work modes that tailor the large excavator’s power for digging or lifting. Two of the modes change the auxiliary hydraulic flow to use different types of attachments or protect hydraulic system components. 

Designed for high torque at low rpm, the turbocharged, 115-hp Bobcat engine is made for reliable, efficient performance on your most challenging jobs. Turbocharged performance ensures consistent torque levels, regardless of the elevation where you work. The engine meets Tier 4 emissions standards without a diesel particulate filter (DPF). This solution reduces downtime lost to DPF regeneration and minimizes long-term maintenance costs.  

Variable Speed Control improves fuel efficiency up to 5% by automatically reducing engine rpm during low workload requirements, such as the slew portion of a dig cycle.

When turning, pushing and maneuvering, the auto shift feature improves machine responsiveness and controllability by automatically shifting to low range when the load is high and shifting back to high range when the load diminishes. All you need to do is control speed and direction.

Get increased ground clearance and maneuverability on softer ground with the X-frame undercarriage. It has sloped surfaces that shed debris to prevent material buildup and reduce the time you spend cleaning the undercarriage. 

The large excavator’s engine meets all of the latest Tier 4 emissions requirements.

Large excavators with a conventional tail swing deliver the best possible lift capacity compared to models with the reduced tail swing.

Save fuel and reduce noise to improve operator comfort and jobsite communications. Auto idle, a standard feature, idles the engine automatically when excavator movement stops for several seconds. When you move the joystick controls or initiate travel, the engine automatically returns to the previously set throttle position.

Pump Torque Control prevents engine overload by matching the hydraulic demand with available engine horsepower.

The Bobcat reputation for comfort continues with a premium cab that offers a variety of features to help operators power through the toughest jobs.

The large cabin provides superior visibility to the front and sides. An overhead window gives you great visibility above the machine. Narrow corner pillars and small window joints – as well as a removable lower-front window – provide a view that allows you to see the work comfortably, without obstruction or strain. Even the window wiper is mounted on the pillar instead of on the glass surface. Front and top sun shades provide additional protection from eye strain while enhancing comfort.

The automatic belt tensioner maintains constant tension on the engine accessory belt, compensating for regular wear and maintaining the performance you demand.

Bobcat large excavators are designed to keep you working longer with standard features that improve uptime, including heavy-duty materials plus components that are protected from damage or wear and that require minimal or no maintenance.

Your productivity depends on your excavator, but equipment is a common target for vandalism, misuse and even theft. Bobcat 14-16-ton size-class excavators include a variety of features that protect your investment. 

The roller switch on the right joystick or the foot pedal attachment control allow operators to control and vary the speed at which a two-way hydraulic attachment functions, making it easy to open or close a hydraulic clamp.

This 14-16T size-class excavator includes wide-open access covers that provide plenty of room to reach the top side of the engine, while a hinged belly pan allows access from the bottom. Solid steel side covers give you quick access to regular daily maintenance items for easy upkeep and more uptime.

Centralized grease banks are located on the base of the boom to make essential daily maintenance of large excavators quick and easy. 

Track machine performance in real time and access historical machine alerts via the bright, easy-to-read LCD monitor.