Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Kubota U20
The Bobcat E55z has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 23kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 5271kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Kubota U20. 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 has 23kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Kubota U20?
The Bobcat E55z has 23kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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