Getting A New 2021 Bobcat E26 R-Series And Testing It

So my father and I made the decision to get an excavator sooner rather than later with some upcoming projects we will need the machine for and to supplement the work we can do within the landscaping business. In this video I explain why we chose the Bobcat E26 and try it out around my house. Already have a few jobs lined up for it to go to!

[AllAccessConstruction]

Congratulations... Thinking about getting one..

[chaser]

You've sold me. I went and picked up a 14ft dump trailer today and put a deposit on a new e26. Hopefully won't have to wait too many months for it to get built. Want some projects done by the time spring rolls around.

[roberthill]

Great video, thank you! Looking at the job I'm thinking about and watching that big rock get handled has me convinced the e26 is the machine I need. Hopefully I can find a good used one.

[ZRTerror]

Nice the engine hoods have hydraulics. My Kubota U25 just has some sticks lol. My favorite brand is bobcat but I got my U25 at a good deal. Will be getting a Bobcat E26 in the future God willing.

[evank]

For a e26 thats a beast of a machine. You could probably get enough jobs to go full time with the variety of work the kubota and that can do

[seansysig]

Wow a lot more powerful than I thought. It moved that big rock with ease. I've seen a lot of after market buckets that had the same issue with the quick attach buckets. I'll bet your 3' bucket isn't a Bobcat like the 12" that has no issues? Too bad you didn't have the excavator when you landscaped the front yard with those big stumps and digging the ledge for your back patio. You need to build a pole equipment barn up in the back ledge where your fireplace sits.

[chdinct]

Wow. Super jealous. That poor BX just got majorly demoted, haha. Not surprised though as you hinted at getting an excavator. Assume it fits in your dump trailer? First the new, full size truck, then the nice dump trailer, now the EX. I think a tracked skid steer is in your long term future, then a commercial garage, etc., etc., haha. Hope it all works out.

[neonaffliction]

Nice toy you got there. Hope it serves you well

[gilville]

Great video! We're looking at purchasing one here soon... Wondering what size trailer you have since we have a 14 footer hoping it'll fit... What size buckets are they on the video... Looking to purchase Rhinox attachments and want to compare! Keep up on the great videos! Thanks!

[tman]

New subscriber here. Love your videos and have been watching them a while. I was getting ready to buy an E 20 and opted to go with the same machine you did the 26 for the cab. Very happy with my decision. As a new owner I have a question. Are you happy with the 36 inch bucket? Would you go that same route again. I have a 24 inch tooth bucket and I’m thinking I would like to get the 36 inch smooth similar to yours. Bobcat is telling me I have to step up to a class three bucket if I buy the bobcat bucket. And they’re not sure it fits. So is your 36 inch a bobcat brand. Should say on the back of the bucket behind the quick attach. And if so would you go that route again? Thanks in advance and thanks for making great videos.

[mccdan]

I have the exact same machine, same year and also had trouble XChanging my bucket for the ripper. I had to use a lot of PL-100 to do the tricks. I am at 50 hours now and must change oil and oil filter. That oil filter seems to be pretty nasty to access. Did you have trouble servicing it?

[jamespeyton]

I know how many hours you have on your BX backhoe!!! Just wondering if You're runnig SAE controls in your E26 ?

[hphillips]

The brand does not matter to me either. The good dealer support is as important as the brand. What brand is the engine and where is your bobcat made?

[greenscapesolutionllc]

How much was the final bill on your new machine

[DMAX-edpq]

Great video. Been bouncing back and fourth between this and an E20. What’s the price on the 26?