Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Bobcat E55z
The Bobcat E55z has 29kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,095kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 29kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 4,095kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 1.61m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Bobcat E55z | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 5271kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 3434mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 36.4kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 30.99kN |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Bobcat E55z. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Full E10z specifications →Buy or hire the E55z if...
- you want one that has 29kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,095kg
- you want one that digs 1.61m (5.5ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Full E55z specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Bobcat E55z?
The Bobcat E55z has 29kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,095kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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