Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Kubota U36-4
The Bobcat E55z has 19kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,516kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 19kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 1,516kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 2cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 3755 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 3410 mm |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 17.8 kw |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Kubota U36-4. 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 has 19kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,516kg
- you want one that digs 2cm 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 U36-4 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Kubota U36-4?
The Bobcat E55z has 19kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,516kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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