Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs JCB 3T-2
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,926kg and has 18kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,926kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 18kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 2345 kg |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 18.9 kW |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, JCB 3T-2. 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 2,926kg
- you want one that has 18kW 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 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
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What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the JCB 3T-2?
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,926kg and has 18kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
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