Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Bobcat S450
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,906kg and has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,906kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Bobcat S450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 2365kg |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Rated operating capacity | - | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) |
| Lift height | - | 2.8m |
| Tipping load | - | 1215kg |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Bobcat S450. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,906kg
- you want one that has 1kW more power
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.
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Buy or hire the S450 if...
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Bobcat S450?
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,906kg and has 1kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader.
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