This 2024 Bobcat E48 R2-Series Excavator is a recent trade-in with only 361 hours — exceptionally clean and well-maintained. Outfitted with a 24-inch heavy-duty bucket and hydraulic clamp, this machine is ready to go straight to work. The E48 delivers impressive digging power and versatility in a compact footprint, ideal for contractors, landscapers, and utility crews who need reliability and precision on every job.
Low hours: only 361 hours of light use
Powerful 48-hp Bobcat diesel engine with excellent fuel efficiency
Hydraulic clamp (thumb) for secure material handling
24" heavy-duty bucket — perfect for trenching and general excavation
Zero-tail swing design allows confident operation in confined areas
R2-Series comfort cab with premium visibility and smooth joystick controls
Selectable joystick controls (SJC) for responsive, precise operation
4-way adjustable suspension seat for all-day comfort
Integrated LED lighting and rear camera enhance visibility and safety
This excavator is in excellent pre-owned condition — clean, tight, and fully serviced. All functions operate smoothly, and the machine has been maintained to Bobcat’s factory standards. Perfect for buyers seeking like-new performance without the new-equipment price tag.
Utility trenching and backfilling
Residential and commercial site prep
Landscaping and grading
Light demolition and material handling
Farm, ranch, and municipal projects
If you’re looking for a low-hour, late-model compact excavator that’s job-ready, this 2024 Bobcat E48 R2-Series won’t disappoint. It combines the latest technology, excellent comfort, and proven Bobcat reliability — all at an outstanding value.
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2024 Bobcat® R2-Series E48
Take on more complex tasks with the precise performance, comfort and versatility of the E48 compact excavator.
Features may include:
Redesigned Bobcat engine
Multiple arm configurations
Low-effort joysticks
Conventional tail swing
Overview
The E48 compact (mini) excavator offers enhanced hydraulic performance, improved efficiency and more precise control so you can push the limits and take on more complex work.
The redesigned Bobcat® engine improves performance, simplifies maintenance and maximizes uptime.
Standard features include low-effort joysticks that respond easily to operator input, an improved cooling system to control engine compartment temperature and a larger slew bearing with improved durability.
An optimized hydraulic control valve gives operators improved metering, finite movement and controllability for level grading.