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Bobcat E85 Compatible Attachments
The Bobcat E85 is an 8.6 ton class compact excavator delivering robust performance in a right-sized package. Powered by a turbocharged diesel engine producing 69.4 horsepower, this machine combines impressive digging forces with a 15.5 ft maximum dig depth and 23.9 ft reach at ground level. The E85 features selectable auxiliary hydraulic flow, a Quick Tach system, and an angle blade for versatile operation across construction, utility, and landscaping applications.
Attachment fitment for the Bobcat E85 should be checked against the machine's carrier weight, hydraulic flow, auxiliary circuit setup, pin dimensions, coupler style, mounting bracket, and the type of material being handled or broken. BHE Attachments can help review these details before quoting or installing an attachment.
Bobcat E85 Attachment Matches
The attachment categories below are organized for the Bobcat E85 carrier class. Final compatibility should be confirmed using the exact machine configuration, hydraulic setup, mounting dimensions, coupler style, and job application.
Hydraulic Breakers for Concrete, Rock & Asphalt
Hydraulic breakers and hammers are a key attachment match for the Bobcat E85 when the job requires concrete breaking, rock breaking, asphalt removal, trenching through hard material, or light demolition support in residential and commercial areas.
Montabert breaker models previously identified for review with this carrier class include SC36, SC42, and SC50. Final selection should be based on the carrier's hydraulic flow, operating pressure, breaker weight, bracket setup, and duty cycle. The selectable auxiliary hydraulic flow allows precise adjustment of oil delivery to match breaker requirements.
Digging, Trenching, Grading & Cleanup Buckets
Bucket selection for the Bobcat E85 should match the work being performed. Digging buckets are commonly used for excavation and trenching, while grading or cleanup buckets are better suited for ditching, slope work, backfill shaping, and finish grading in confined residential and utility areas.
Bucket fitment should be checked by pin diameter, pin spread, stick width, coupler configuration, width, capacity, tooth style, edge type, and material conditions. The E85 delivers 4,509 lbf of bucket digging force and 3,069 lbf of arm digging force for demanding conditions. The Quick Tach system enables rapid bucket changes to keep productivity high.
Couplers, Thumbs & Grapples
Couplers, thumbs, and grapples can improve the Bobcat E85's usefulness for attachment changes, debris handling, brush handling, demolition cleanup, pipe handling, and sorting material on compact residential and commercial job sites.
These tools should be reviewed for stick geometry, thumb length, coupler type, hydraulic plumbing, bracket style, and the machine's lifting and stability limits. The standard Quick Tach system and optional secondary auxiliary hydraulics provide flexibility for multi-tool operation.
Plate Compactors for Trench & Backfill Work
Plate compactors can be reviewed for the Bobcat E85 when the work involves trench compaction, utility installation, backfill compaction, road repair, or site preparation in restricted areas where the compact size allows access to tight spaces.
Compactor compatibility should be confirmed by attachment weight, hydraulic flow, pressure range, mounting bracket, hose routing, and the compaction area required for the job. The selectable auxiliary hydraulic flow allows precise adjustment for optimal compactor performance.
Rippers & Specialty Excavator Tools
Rippers and specialty tools may be considered for the Bobcat E85 when the machine is working in compacted soil, frost, hardpan, rocky material, or site preparation conditions where a standard bucket is not the most efficient first tool.
Tool selection should be based on material type, breakout needs, carrier size, mounting setup, and whether the tool will be used before bucket excavation or as part of demolition cleanup. The E85's 4,509 lbf bucket digging force and 9,327 lb rated lift capacity provide the power needed for tough pre-excavation conditions.
Bobcat E85 Jobsite Applications
These application notes help connect the Bobcat E85 to the attachment type most often used for each kind of work in residential, commercial, and utility environments.
Concrete & Rock Breaking
Use a properly sized hydraulic breaker or hammer when the Bobcat E85 is assigned to concrete removal, rock breaking, asphalt removal, trench obstruction removal, or light demolition prep in residential and commercial areas.
Excavation & Trenching
Use digging, trenching, or rock buckets when the machine is being used for utility installation, drainage work, foundations, roadwork, and general excavation where the 15.5 ft digging depth and 23.9 ft reach provide excellent productivity.
Grading & Cleanup
Use grading, cleanup, or ditching buckets when the job requires finish shaping, slope work, ditch cleaning, loose material handling, or surface cleanup near structures and walls.
Material Handling
Use thumbs, grapples, or coupler-supported tools when the Bobcat E85 needs to handle debris, brush, pipe, demolition material, or irregular objects on compact residential and commercial job sites.
Compaction
Use a plate compactor when the machine is supporting trench backfill, utility repair, road repair, or site preparation where controlled compaction is needed in narrow trenches and restricted access areas.
Hard Ground Preparation
Use a ripper or specialty ground-engagement tool when compacted soil, frost, hardpan, or rocky material needs to be loosened before excavation, taking advantage of the machine's 4,509 lbf bucket digging force.
Attachment Fitment Factors
The Bobcat E85 should be matched with attachments using both machine specifications and jobsite requirements. These checks help reduce incorrect fitment, poor performance, and unnecessary attachment wear.
Machine & Mounting Requirements
- Confirm carrier operating weight (18,960 lb) and excavator size class.
- Check pin diameter, pin spread, stick width, and coupler configuration.
- Match the attachment bracket to the Bobcat E85 mounting setup.
- Review attachment weight against machine lifting capacity (9,327 lb) and stability limits.
- For buckets, confirm width, capacity, tooth style, edge type, and application rating.
Hydraulic & Application Requirements
- Confirm hydraulic flow (25.1 gal/min auxiliary) and pressure (3,045 psi) for powered attachments.
- Verify auxiliary hydraulic circuit setup, selectable flow controls, and hose routing.
- Select breaker tools based on material, including moil point, chisel, blunt, or specialty tools.
- Match the attachment to the material being worked: concrete, rock, asphalt, soil, brush, or debris.
- Review duty cycle, production needs, operator use, and jobsite conditions before final selection.
Bobcat E85 Attachment Overview
Use this table as a quick reference for matching common Bobcat E85 attachment categories to their main purpose.
| Carrier Model | Attachment Type | Best Use | Fitment Checks | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobcat E85 | Hydraulic Breakers & Hammers | Breaking concrete, rock, asphalt, and hard material in compact residential and commercial spaces. | Hydraulic flow (25.1 gal/min), pressure (3,045 psi), breaker weight, bracket, tool type, and duty cycle. | Light demolition, road repair, trenching, concrete removal, rock breaking. |
| Bobcat E85 | Excavator Buckets | Digging, trenching, grading, ditching, cleanup, and material loading with Quick Tach system. | Pin dimensions, coupler setup, bucket width, capacity, tooth style, and edge type. | Excavation, utility work, grading, drainage, landscaping, site development. |
| Bobcat E85 | Couplers, Thumbs & Grapples | Changing attachments and handling loose, bulky, or irregular material. | Stick geometry, coupler type, thumb length, hydraulic plumbing, and lift limits. | Debris handling, brush handling, pipe handling, demolition cleanup, material sorting. |
| Bobcat E85 | Plate Compactors | Compacting trench backfill, soil, and utility repair areas in restricted spaces. | Hydraulic flow, pressure range, compactor weight, bracket, and hose routing. Use selectable flow. | Trench compaction, road repair, backfill, utility installation, site prep. |
| Bobcat E85 | Rippers & Specialty Tools | Loosening compacted or hard material before excavation. | Carrier size, mounting setup, tooth design, material conditions, and breakout needs. | Hardpan, frost, rocky soil, site prep, pre-excavation ripping. |
Final compatibility can vary by Bobcat E85 configuration, coupler, pin dimensions, hydraulic setup, and job application. Always verify fitment before purchasing or installing an attachment.
Find the Right Attachment for Your Bobcat E85
BHE Attachments can help compare hydraulic breakers, buckets, couplers, thumbs, compactors, grapples, rippers, and specialty tools for the Bobcat E85. The best attachment depends on whether the machine will be breaking, digging, grading, compacting, handling material, or preparing hard ground in compact working areas.
To narrow the right option, provide the machine serial number if available, current coupler setup, hydraulic flow and pressure information, pin dimensions, and a short description of the work being performed.
Need Help Confirming Compatibility?
BHE Attachments can review your Bobcat E85 specifications, hydraulic requirements, mounting setup, pin dimensions, coupler configuration, and application needs to help identify the right attachment category and product fit for your compact excavator.
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