2004 Bobcat 328

Key Specifications

Model: Bobcat 328 (G-series, long arm version of 325)
Unit size / class: 3 ton class, compact sized mini-excavator
Access – width: 55″ wide – overall machine and tracks width
Maximum dig depth: 9.5 feet (112″)
Tail swing type: conventional tail swing

Additional Model Specs

Engine / power: 28hp 4-cyl diesel (Kubota D1703ER-BC); Tier 2, non-DEF/DPF (under 75 hp)
Lift capacity (specs as published by mfr*): 1174 lbs
Performance: hydraulic pump output: 12.3 gpm (aux hyd)
Bucket breakout force: 4,766 lbf
Machine weight / height to top of cab/canopy: 6477 lb; 93″ to top of ROPS-cab
Maximum bucket dumping height: 116″

Standard Features

Controls: selectable operator patterns: SAE (“Deere”)/ISO (“Cat”) control pattern switch
Tracks: rubber
Backfill blade: yes
Independent boom swing: Yes. Common feature among many mini-excavators, but omitted by some bargain brands, is critical to the usefulness of a mini-ex. Allows house and boom to swing or slew independently, to provide the most versatile digging operations, especially when parallel digging tight along a building’s wall.

Options (this unit)

Bucket(s) included: comes with 18″ trenching tooth bucket
Quick coupler / bucket attaching type: Yes, Gen-2 Bobcat X-Change (single pin quick connect)
Auxilliary hydraulics: Yes, present; fittings are mounted on the boom, for breaker, auger, clamp, etc
Thumb/clamp: no (but could be added, cylinder pin mount already welded in place on dipper)
Cab: enclosed cab, door, heated, ROPS/cab
Operator comforts/convenience: horn, light package, heat
Other: block heater

This machine would be ideal for:
This is the next step up in size from the standard sized mini-excavator, providing 9.5 feet of dig depth reach, very good on a less than 5′ sized footprint (55″ width) and under 6500 lbs towing weight (half ton pick up should manage), a great machine for slightly larger jobs: waterproofing, addition digs, basement/footings, pools, landscaping, utilities, etc. A great unit for landscapers, general contractors, custom home builders and renovators, waterproofing companies, utility installers, etc.