Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 431kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 431kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 4,840kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. 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 431kg
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.
Full E55z specifications →Buy or hire the 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
Suits groundworkers who need to tip to the side or rear without turning the whole machine, useful in trenches or narrow access where reversing to line up a straight-tip skip is awkward. The 6 tonne capacity sits in the middle of JCB's swivel dumper range.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 431kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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