Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Volvo ECR88D
The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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