Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Caterpillar D6N
The Caterpillar D6N has 88kW more power and is the bigger machine by 11,486kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D6N has 88kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 11,486kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Caterpillar D6N | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 16757kg (36,943lb) |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) |
| Engine | - | Cat C7.1 ACERT |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Caterpillar D6N. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
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.
Listed by
Buy or hire the D6N if...
- you want one that has 88kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,486kg
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Caterpillar D6N?
The Caterpillar D6N has 88kW more power and is the bigger machine by 11,486kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer.
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