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Bobcat E55z vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 has 11kW more power and digs 44cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 11kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 44cm (1.5ft) deeper.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 170kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 3875 mm |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 47.6 kw |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Kubota KX060-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 11kW more power
- you want one that digs 44cm (1.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 170kg
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 11kW more power and digs 44cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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