Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs JCB 50Z-2
The JCB 50Z-2 digs 22cm deeper. The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 241kg and has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 22cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 241kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | JCB 50Z-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 5030 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 3.65 m |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 36 kW |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Dump height | - | 4.08 m |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, JCB 50Z-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 241kg
- you want one that has 0kW 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 50Z-2 if...
- you want one that digs 22cm deeper
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the JCB 50Z-2?
The JCB 50Z-2 digs 22cm deeper. The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 241kg and has 0kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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