Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Bobcat E55z
The Bobcat E55z has 26kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,366kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 26kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,366kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Bobcat E55z | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 5271kg |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 3434mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 36.4kW |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | 30.99kN |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Bobcat E55z. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full E19 specifications →Buy or hire the E55z if...
- you want one that has 26kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,366kg
- you want one that digs 1.07m (3.5ft) 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 E19 and the Bobcat E55z?
The Bobcat E55z has 26kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,366kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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