Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Liebherr L556 XPower
The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes. The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with xpower power-split driveline.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Liebherr L556 XPower | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 19,600 - 21,600 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Tipping load | - | 9,300 - 13,750 kg |
| Bucket capacity | - | 2.80 - 10.00 m3 |
| Rated output ISO 14396 / ECE-R.120 | - | 183 kW / 249 HP |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Liebherr L556 XPower. 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 L556 XPower if...
A large wheel loader for quarry and bulk material handling work. Liebherr's XPower driveline splits power between hydrostatic and mechanical drive to cut fuel use on repetitive load-and-carry cycles.
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- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Liebherr L556 XPower?
The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with XPower power-split driveline.
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