Question 1

How often should I change the oil in a Bobcat E50?

Accepted Answer

Change the oil in the Bobcat E50 every 500 hours of run time. Because it is measured in engine hours, log the hour-meter reading rather than a date.

Question 2

What is the maintenance schedule for a Bobcat E50?

Accepted Answer

The Bobcat E50 is serviced on engine hours, not miles. Key intervals include Track Tension (every 10 hours), Battery Inspection (every 50 hours), Engine Oil & Filter (every 500 hours). Track the hour meter and service each item when its interval comes due.

Question 3

Does the Bobcat E50 track maintenance by hours or miles?

Accepted Answer

By hours. Small engines and heavy equipment log run time on an hour meter, so their service intervals are hours-based. ServiceSage Auto tracks the Bobcat E50 by hours and reminds you when each service is due.

Interval	Service	Details
Every 10 hours	Track Tension	Check tension and adjust as needed. Source: Bobcat OEM service schedule (SS MEX E50 S3A-B3NS-EN.pdf).
Every 50 hours	Battery Inspection	Check cables, connections, and electrolyte level; add distilled water as needed. Source: Bobcat OEM service schedule (SS MEX E50 S3A-B3NS-EN.pdf).
Every 500 hours	Engine Oil & Filter	Replace oil and filter. Break-in service at first 50 hours; the recurring interval is every 500 hours or 12 months, whichever comes first. Source: Bobcat OEM service schedule (SS MEX E50 S3A-B3NS-EN.pdf).
Every 500 hours	Fuel Filter	Replace filter element. Break-in service at first 50 hours; the recurring interval is every 500 hours or 12 months, whichever comes first. Source: Bobcat OEM service schedule (SS MEX E50 S3A-B3NS-EN.pdf).
Every 500 hours	Hydraulic Filter	Replace the hydraulic filter, case drain filter and the reservoir breather cap. Break-in service at first 50 hours; the recurring interval is every 500 hours or 12 months, whichever comes first. Source: Bobcat OEM service schedule (SS MEX E50 S3A-B3NS-EN.pdf).
Every 1,000 hours	Hydraulic Fluid & Filter	Replace hydraulic fluid and filters. Every 1000 hours or 12 months, whichever comes first. Source: Bobcat OEM service schedule (SS MEX E50 S3A-B3NS-EN.pdf).

Bobcat E50 Maintenance Schedule

Bobcat E50 maintenance — the short answer

Bobcat E50 maintenance schedule by engine hours

Bobcat E50 specifications

Bobcat E50 items without a fixed hour interval