Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Kubota KX027-4
The Bobcat E55z digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Kubota KX027-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 2740mm |
| Operating weight | 5271kg | - |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Width | - | 1400mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Kubota KX027-4. 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 digs 69cm (2.5ft) 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.
Full E55z specifications →Buy or hire the KX027-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 2740mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Kubota KX027-4?
The Bobcat E55z digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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