Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Kubota U27-4
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,681kg and digs 61cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,681kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 61cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 2,820mm maximum |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Kubota U27-4. 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 is the bigger machine by 2,681kg
- you want one that digs 61cm (2ft) 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.
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Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Kubota U27-4?
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,681kg and digs 61cm (2ft) deeper. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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