The highly rated R2 Series of compact excavators from Bobcat offer the power and versatility to take on almost any kind of task, in the toughest environments. They come with a variety of impressive enhancements to performance, uptime, comfort, serviceability and versatility over the original R Series. With machines ranging in size classes from 1-8 metric tons, this excavator lineup is a popular choice for construction, road maintenance, gardening, landscaping and forestry work. Bobcat engines utilize their own ultra-low particulate combustion (ULPC) design to drastically reduce particulate matter without the need for a DPF, which t avoids the maintenance costs and downtime that come with DPF exhaust after-treatment. The high-efficiency, torque-limiting piston pumps match force to demand, continuously responding to loads and delivering exceptional arm and bucket forces for jobs where multi-functioning is essential. Bobcat excavators achieve industry-leading cycle times by matching cylinder size to pump capacities, so jobs like filling trucks, placing boulders or trenching beats the competition. The simple, durable depth check system from Bobcat is connected through a wiring harness, so job conditions or wireless signal loss won’t affect accuracy, again saving operators time and money. This range of compact excavators come with the choice of three different lift arm configurations, allowing for customized excavator breakout forces with the choice of a standard, long or extendable arm. All Bobcat compact excavator include a standard warranty that covers repairs and service in case of defects in material or workmanship – 24 months or 2,000 operating hours of coverage.