Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Hamm HD 12i VV
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,576kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,576kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Hamm HD 12i VV | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 2,695 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Drum width | - | 1,200 mm |
| Maximum working width | - | 1,250 mm |
| Power ISO 14396 | - | 24.6 kW |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Hamm HD 12i VV. 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 2,576kg
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 HD 12i VV if...
A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.
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What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Hamm HD 12i VV?
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,576kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums.
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