Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Takeuchi TB216
The Bobcat E55z has 25kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,406kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 25kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,406kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Takeuchi TB216. 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 25kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,406kg
- you want one that digs 1.04m (3.5ft) 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.
Full E55z specifications →Buy or hire the TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Bobcat E55z has 25kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,406kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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