2,680 kg25 hpMarket avg. €15k · 11 listed · 4 below market
Asking prices land at €14k – €16k, around 39% below the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Bobcat E26 listings currently run from €13,750 to €15,750, with a market average around €15,194. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 11 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Bobcat E26 is a compact mini-excavator in the 2.5-tonne class, designed to deliver full excavation capability within a tight footprint. It operates at 2680 kg with a 25 hp engine and a bucket capacity of 0.07 m3. These specifications place it firmly in the sub-3-tonne segment, where transport flexibility and site access drive purchasing decisions alongside raw digging performance.
Machines in this weight class are routinely deployed on urban utility work, landscaping, foundation trenching, and confined-site demolition where larger equipment cannot operate. The compact dimensions allow work in restricted access areas such as rear gardens, basement approaches, and narrow urban corridors. Attachment compatibility, typically including augers, hydraulic breakers, and grading buckets, extends the range of tasks a single unit can cover on mixed projects.
Prospective buyers should request full service records and verify that hour-meter readings are consistent with wear patterns on high-contact components such as track pads, rollers, and bucket teeth. The undercarriage condition is a primary cost driver on any mini-excavator and should be assessed carefully, including track tension, idler wear, and sprocket condition. Hydraulic circuits warrant particular attention: inspect cylinders for seal weeping, check hose routing for chafing, and cycle all functions including any auxiliary hydraulic circuit used for attachments. Structural inspection should cover the boom, arm, and slew ring for cracks or unusual play. Confirm that any attachments listed are hydraulically compatible and that the quick-coupler, if fitted, engages and releases cleanly. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic familiar with this equipment class is advisable before committing.
The Bobcat E26 competes directly with the Volvo EC27 and the Komatsu PC26 in the sub-3-tonne mini-excavator segment. The EC27 sits marginally above the E26 in operating weight, which can influence stability on uneven ground, while the PC26 is closely matched on weight class and is often cross-shopped on brand support network and parts availability. The Bobcat E26 is differentiated by the breadth of the Bobcat attachment ecosystem and the brand's established dealer infrastructure in this segment. Within this class, the attributes that move a used unit within its price band are recorded service hours, configuration choices such as offset boom or expanding undercarriage, the presence or absence of a hydraulic quick-coupler, the range of attachments included, overall mechanical condition, and whether the machine retains its original paint and structural integrity.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€15k).
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