Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Caterpillar 352F
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,795kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,795kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Caterpillar 352F | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | - |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
| Engine | - | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net |
| Fuel capacity | - | 190 US gallons |
| Max travel speed | - | 2.9mph |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Caterpillar 352F. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 113,795kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Caterpillar 352F?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,795kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator.
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