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Bobcat E55z vs Kubota U55-4

The Bobcat E55z has 3kW more power. The Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 129kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E55z
Bobcat E55z - image: bobcat.com
Kubota U55-4
Kubota U55-4 - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E55zKubota U55-4
Operating weight5271kg5400kg
Engine power36.4kW46PS
Dig depth3434mm-
Breakout force30.99kN-

Sources: Bobcat E55z, Kubota U55-4. 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 3kW 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.

Full E55z specifications →

Buy or hire the U55-4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 129kg

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.4 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.

Full U55-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Kubota U55-4?

The Bobcat E55z has 3kW more power. The Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 129kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Kubota U55-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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