Bobcat's extendable arm option for the M-Series E32 and E35 compact excavators is a telescoping arm that provides both power and reach. The  extendable arm option provides an additional 30 inches of reach, beyond the standard arm, for both the E32 and E35 models. The new option is also the first extendable arm for compact excavators that allows the use of the hydraulic clamp and Hydraulic X-Change attachment mounting system, according to the manufacturer.

The arm can be hydraulically extended and retracted as the need arises. When retracted, the arm delivers similar arm force (tear-out force) as a standard arm. Should the operator need to reach back into the trench to clean out material, or need to reach farther away from the excavation to dump spoil, the arm can be extended an additional 30 inches. Another appealing application for the extendable arm is truck loading. The extendable arm allows the operator to reach to the front or to the far side of a truck to safely fill the load.

The extendable arm option also allows for the use of a hydraulic clamp. The clamp capability is a perfect solution for operators wanting to pick up and place material such as rocks, landscaping materials, and debris in site preparation applications.

The extendable arm cylinder is operated through a rocker style thumb switch located on the joystick. This allows for fast and simple movements for extending and retracting the arm.

The extendable arm offers the compactness of a standard arm machine with the ability to extend when needed. Working in tight spaces and on established turf is possible without repositioning the machine.

In the case of digging utility trenches, the extendable arm ensures a long enough reach to move spoil away from the trench and out of the way, as well as reducing the risk of the trench falling back into itself because of the weight of the nearby spoil.

The extendable arm maintains the versatility of operating attachments. A unique retention pin holds the arm in the retracted position, allowing use of up to16 different attachments. Bobcat's extendable arm also accommodates the optional Hydraulic X-Change mounting system, which allows for even faster attachment changes.