The new Bobcat E145 packs a mighty combination of maneuverable size, high lifting capability and powerful breakout forces for impressive digging performance. The reduced tail swing and hydraulic power enable you to lift more with greater confidence so you can pick and place materials with ease.

Class-leading hydraulics provide reliable, steady power to the E145 work group, saving time with every digging cycle. When the going gets tough, a one-touch power boost gives you extra hydraulic power so you can break through a patch of tough ground without slowing down.

Need a quick burst of extra power? The convenient power boost button on the right-hand joystick temporarily increases hydraulic power, allowing you to break through hard ground more efficiently.

The E145 delivers impressive slew torque for more power slewing uphill or backfilling. With its advanced hydraulics and powerful pumps, the E145 delivers leading performance and all-around better productivity.

Ease the E145 swing to a smooth stop and reduce spillage on the job. The fine swing feature allows the upper structure of the excavator to stop gradually, improving your work efficiency with every cycle.

Easily move heavy objects into and out of the trench with the E145's cast push link with lift eye.

Four selectable power modes give you adaptable performance to tackle the job as you see fit. Whether your priority is efficient fuel consumption or all-out power for tough digging and heavy lifting, you can set performance to the demands of the job from the comfort of your cab.

• Power+ mode: Top work group speed for loading trucks or sustaining peak digging performance in hard ground.
• Power mode: Impressive power and performance for tough digging, quick loading and heavy lifting.
• Standard mode: Balanced performance and reduced fuel usage for routine digging, lifting and grading.
• Economy mode: Optimized fuel economy when power demands are lower or when doing precise digging and fine grading.

Operate multifunctional attachments, such as a rotating grapple, with optional rotation piping.

The E145 is designed with two variable displacement pumps to deliver maximum hydraulic power to multifunctioning attachments and the excavator's workgroup functions at the same time.

The E145 features an arm measuring nearly 10 feet long for added reach.

Designed for high torque at low rpm, the turbocharged, 115-hp Bobcat engine is made for reliable, efficient performance on your most challenging jobs. Turbocharged performance ensures consistent torque levels, regardless of the elevation where you work. The engine meets Tier 4 emissions standards without a diesel particulate filter (DPF), reducing downtime lost to DPF regeneration and minimizing long-term maintenance costs.

While in digging work mode, Smart Power Control (SPC) matches load to engine rpm, hydraulic pump torque and engine response, improving efficiency in any of the four power modes. Operators can activate it in digging work mode and turn it off whenever necessary.

Variable Speed Control improves fuel efficiency up to 5% by automatically reducing engine rpm during low workload requirements, such as the slew portion of a dig cycle.

Pump Torque Control prevents engine overload by matching the hydraulic demand with available engine horsepower.

Save fuel and reduce noise to improve operator comfort and jobsite communications. Auto idle idles the engine automatically when excavator movement stops for several seconds, then returns to the previously set throttle position when joystick controls or travel are initiated.

When turning, pushing and maneuvering, auto shift improves responsiveness and controllability by automatically shifting to low range when the load is high and shifting back to high range when the load diminishes.

Get increased ground clearance and maneuverability on softer ground with the X-frame undercarriage. Sloped surfaces shed debris to prevent material buildup and reduce time spent cleaning the undercarriage.

To deliver leading cycle times, two variable displacement axial piston pumps provide maximum speed, power and efficiency in even the most difficult digging conditions.

A reduced tail swing allows greater maneuverability in tight jobsites, enabling operators to confidently use the large excavator around obstacles or against walls.

An optional dozer blade is available for improved digging stability, leveling uneven surfaces and fast, easy backfilling.

The large excavator's engine meets the latest Tier 4 emissions requirements.

The large cabin provides superior visibility to the front and sides. An overhead window, narrow corner pillars, small window joints and a removable lower-front window help operators see the work comfortably without obstruction or strain.

Four cameras, strategically mounted on the Bobcat E145, combine to create a composite overhead view that you can monitor on the 8-inch touch display for better awareness of the machine's surroundings.

The pantograph wiper design is mounted on the pillar instead of the glass surface, providing more coverage to keep the front window clear in wet or damp weather.

Efficient and reliable LED work lights brightly illuminate your work area while operating at night or in low light levels. The standard cabin lamp gives operators an even brighter view.

The E145 cab offers premium comfort with a standard air-suspension seat upholstered in high-quality material. Seat heating helps operators stay comfortable and productive in cold weather.

• Plenty of cab space and generous floor space
• 180-degree swinging door and wide entry/exit area
• Grab handles, standard digital radio and antenna
• Bluetooth connectivity, 12V power port and 24V power port
• Adjustable side window openings

The standard air suspension seat has a wide range of adjustment points to help any operator find optimal comfort.

• Control stand and seat base fore/aft adjustment
• Control stand and seat movement with suspension
• Control stand and seat height adjustment
• Seat fore/aft adjustment independent of the joysticks
• Seat cushion fore/aft and angle adjustment
• Back recline, lumbar support and headrest adjustment
• Control stands up/down and seat heater

The E145 includes a premium heat and air-conditioning system with high-capacity heating and cooling vents for fast, easy temperature adjustments. Automatic temperature control maintains the desired setting and returns to the previous setting after restart.

Improved air flow maximizes air conditioning efficiency and enhances flow to the windows for faster defrosting and steady visibility.

The 8-inch touch display provides machine data, errors, warnings, rear view camera and overhead view displays. Automatic night view supports visibility in low light, while the jog shuttle gives operators another convenient navigation option.

From inside the cab, operators can use the speaker system to communicate with others on the jobsite, reducing cab exits and increasing productivity.

Connect a phone or Bluetooth-compatible device through the 8-inch touch display for on-the-job entertainment and communications. The display can indicate incoming calls and display synced contacts.

With the Bobcat key fob, you can lock or unlock the cab door remotely and activate push-button start.

Increase convenience and ease of operation with the optional straight travel pedal, which allows you to move the excavator with a single travel pedal.

The D-Channel design of the upper structure frame adds strength to better withstand side impacts and protect machine components.

The automatic belt tensioner maintains constant tension on the engine accessory belt, compensating for regular wear and maintaining the performance you demand.

The hydraulic oil cooler's variable speed cooling fan adjusts its speed as required by the demands on your excavator, maintaining optimal temperature in severe working conditions while reducing noise and increasing efficiency in lighter-duty situations.

The honeycomb-style mesh air inlet protects cooling performance.

Heavy-duty, wear-resistant plates at the attachment connecting pins increase durability at bucket pin-up points.

To reduce operating costs and eliminate downtime, pin links are permanently sealed and never need additional lubrication.

Drive motors are recessed within the track width, providing uptime protection from jobsite hazards.

Every major pin point on the boom and arm is cast. Reinforced cast steel pin bosses provide extra strength for tough working conditions, while internal workgroup gussets enhance boom and arm integrity.

Bobcat 14-16-ton size-class excavators include features that protect your investment from vandalism, misuse and theft.

• Anti-theft protection password
• Lockable covers for machine components
• Lockable fuel fill points to reduce diesel theft or contamination

The water separator and fuel filter heater reduce gelling and improve the ease of cold-weather startups.

The control pattern selector valve is fitted with a handle to make quick and easy changes between ISO and STD operation patterns.

Add the optional breaker filter to prevent possible hydraulic system contamination that can occur when using a breaker or other one-way flow attachments.

The hydraulic pin grabber is quick-coupler ready, making it easy to get more versatility from your excavator. Change attachments fast and complete more tasks with one machine.

Four work modes tailor excavator power for digging, lifting and attachment use.

• Digging: Default power and response for general excavation, loading and lifting.
• Lifting: Increased pump torque, lower engine rpm and automatic power boost for lifting materials and objects.
• One-Way: Auxiliary hydraulic flow for attachments that require hydraulic power from one direction, such as breakers or plate compactors.
• Two-Way: Bi-directional auxiliary flow for attachments such as hydraulic clamps, tilting buckets or shears.

The LCD display allows operators to configure 10 attachment presets: five for one-way hydraulic flow and five for two-way flow. Presets can optimize performance by limiting maximum pressure and setting minimum or maximum flow rate, with password protection to help prevent incorrect preset use.

The roller switch on the right joystick or the foot pedal attachment control allows operators to control and vary the speed of two-way hydraulic attachments.

This 14-16T size-class excavator includes wide-open access covers with plenty of room to reach the top side of the engine, while a hinged belly pan allows access from the bottom. Solid steel side covers give you quick access to regular daily maintenance items.

Before service is due, the E145 reminds you that oil and filters need replacing. You can also review the hours worked since the machine was last serviced.

A centralized filter location improves the ease of filter checks and changes.

New Y-type seals are used on the arm end, where contact with dirt and materials is most frequent. The seals perform better and last longer.