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Bobcat E55z vs Takeuchi TB2150

The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 9,824kg and has 49kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E55z
Bobcat E55z - image: bobcat.com
Takeuchi TB2150
Takeuchi TB2150 - image: takeuchi-mfg.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E55zTakeuchi TB2150
Operating weight5271kg15,095kg
Dig depth3434mm5225mm
Engine power36.4kW85kW
Breakout force30.99kN-
Width-2690mm

Sources: Bobcat E55z, Takeuchi TB2150. 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.

Full E55z specifications →

Buy or hire the TB2150 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 9,824kg
  • you want one that has 49kW more power
  • you want one that digs 1.79m (6ft) deeper

A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.

Full TB2150 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Takeuchi TB2150?

The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 9,824kg and has 49kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.

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