Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs JCB 25Z-1
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,721kg and has 18kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,721kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 18kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 61cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | JCB 25Z-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 2550 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 2.82 m |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 18.4 kW |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Dump height | - | 3 m |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, JCB 25Z-1. 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 2,721kg
- you want one that has 18kW more power
- you want one that digs 61cm (2ft) 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.
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Buy or hire the 25Z-1 if...
Used by hire firms and small contractors for patios, drainage, footings and work next to walls and fences where a zero-tailswing machine is needed. Sits in the weight class that can be towed on a trailer in restricted regions.
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What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the JCB 25Z-1?
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,721kg and has 18kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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