Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 1,806kg and digs 19cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 1,806kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 19cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 3245 mm |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | 27.1 kN |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 is the bigger machine by 1,806kg
- you want one that digs 19cm 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 TB235-2 if...
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 1,806kg and digs 19cm deeper. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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