To celebrate the start of production for its new R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini excavators, Bobcat is releasing a special, limited-edition run of its top models.

Only 50 of these Premiere Launch Edition machines will be produced for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) markets, making them somewhat rare indeed. The latest generation R2-Series comprises the new E16, E17z, E19 and E20z models, first seen at the Bauma show in April 2025, and then tested at the 'Bobcat Demo Days' event in Czechia recently.

The exclusive limited-edition version will be available for the top-of-the-range models of the 1-2 tonne range: the E19 and the E20z - only 25 of each will be produced. The first deliveries of both the regular and Premiere Launch Edition machines will begin in September. The special features offered by the Premiere Launch Editions include:

  • Exclusive charcoal grey colour
  • Red and black cloth or leather seat cover
  • Individually numbered plate in the cab
  • Aluminium pedals
  • Four high-value aftermarket kits as standard:
    • Direct Return to Tank
    • Top Guard Cab
    • Travel Motor Hose Guard
    • Bucket Cylinder Cover

The E16, E17z, E19 and E20z new generation R2-series replace the previous M-Series E17, E17z, E19 and E20z machines. The new models offer new levels of performance and features and are designed to meet all the variations found across the EMEA market. 

Among the many new features that are creating excitement around the new R2-Series is the high-performance 'SmartFlow' load-sensing hydraulics system coupled to a closed centre/flow-sharing valve block powered by an upgraded engine, providing a sophisticated engineering set up that is unique in smaller machines such as these.

This combination provides the power on demand seen in larger excavators, ensuring continuously available power that improves precision and efficiency. The new mini excavators always offer the required flow, utilising the minimum energy needed, ensuring the minimum of power is expended, allowing the operator to always work hard with the excavator, but at the same time save fuel. This results in alowering of fuel consumption of up to 18% coupled with a noise reduction of 4dBA (compared  to the previous generation machines).

Like in larger machines, the new hydraulic system allows the operator to smoothly carry out multiple functions simultaneously in the new excavators. So, even when working with equipment that requires a lot of hydraulic power - such as a flail mower on a quick coupler running at full speed - the operator can drive, slew and lift smoothly at the same time.

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