8,610 kg66 hpMarket avg. €37k · 13 listed · 8 below market
Asking prices land at €24k – €56k, around 48% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Bobcat E85 listings currently run from €24,380 to €56,000, with a market average around €37,095. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 13 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Bobcat E85 is an 8,610 kg conventional-tail-swing mini-excavator producing 66 hp, positioning it at the upper end of the mini-excavator class where compact footprint and meaningful digging force converge. It occupies a segment sometimes described as midi or large mini, bridging the gap between lighter sub-5-tonne machines and full-size 10-tonne-plus excavators. The E85 is built to deliver jobsite versatility without the logistics burden of a larger tracked machine.
Upper-range mini-excavators in this weight class are suited to urban groundworks, utility trenching, and foundation excavation on sites where access restricts the use of larger equipment. Secondary applications include landscaping at commercial scale, road maintenance, and demolition support tasks where a combination of reach, breakout force, and transportability is required. The size class also supports operation in congested industrial yards and inside large structures where a conventional crawler excavator cannot maneuver.
Inspection of any upper-range mini-excavator should prioritise the undercarriage, as track wear, roller condition, and final-drive integrity are among the costliest items to address post-purchase. The hydraulic system warrants close attention: check cylinder seals for weeping, inspect hose routing for chafing, and verify smooth, consistent operation of all functions including auxiliary circuits. Structural inspection should confirm that the boom, arm, and slew ring show no cracking, abnormal play, or evidence of previous repair welding. Cab condition, climate control function, and display system operability affect daily usability and should be assessed in person. Buyers should request service records and, where available, arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician familiar with this machine class.
The Bobcat E85 is cross-shopped most directly against the Volvo ECR88 and the Doosan DX85, both of which compete in the same operating-weight bracket. The Volvo ECR88 is a reduced-tail-swing design, which appeals to buyers prioritising swing clearance in confined spaces, whereas the Bobcat E85 and Doosan DX85 operate as conventional-tail-swing machines, typically offering a larger counterweight radius in exchange for greater stability and lift capacity at the boom tip. Within the E85's own market segment, values are influenced primarily by accumulated working hours, overall mechanical and structural condition, the presence or absence of a quick-coupler, and the breadth of attachments included with the machine. Configuration details such as blade type, cab specification, and auxiliary hydraulic flow ratings also move a unit within its band. Machines with documented service histories and low wear on undercarriage components command stronger positioning relative to otherwise comparable units.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€37k).
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