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Bobcat E55z vs Kubota KX080-4a

The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 2,969kg and has 10kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E55z
Bobcat E55z - image: bobcat.com
Kubota KX080-4a
Kubota KX080-4a - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E55zKubota KX080-4a
Operating weight5271kg8240kg
Engine power36.4kW63.2PS
Dig depth3434mm-
Breakout force30.99kN-

Sources: Bobcat E55z, Kubota KX080-4a. 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 KX080-4a if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,969kg
  • you want one that has 10kW more power

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Kubota KX080-4a?

The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 2,969kg and has 10kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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