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Bobcat E35z vs Kubota U55-4

The Kubota U55-4 has 16kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,901kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Bobcat E35z
Bobcat E35z - image: Bobcat
Kubota U55-4
Kubota U55-4 - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E35zKubota U55-4
Operating weight3499 kg5400kg
Engine power18.2 kW46PS
Dig depth3117 mm-

Sources: Bobcat E35z, Kubota U55-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the E35z if...

A zero tail swing mini excavator for groundworks, drainage and utility work where the rear of the machine must stay inside the track width. Contractors and plant hire fleets use this class for trenching and foundations in confined sites.

Full E35z specifications →

Buy or hire the U55-4 if...

  • you want one that has 16kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,901kg

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.4 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E35z and the Kubota U55-4?

The Kubota U55-4 has 16kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,901kg. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Kubota U55-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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