Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 4,242kg and has 27kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 4,242kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 27kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 1.67m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 1,766 mm |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 9.9 kW |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 4,242kg
- you want one that has 27kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.67m (5.5ft) 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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Full ET08 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 4,242kg and has 27kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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