Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 10,280kg and digs 2.01m (6.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 10,280kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 2.01m (6.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 19kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 5,442 mm |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 55 kW |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 10,280kg
- you want one that digs 2.01m (6.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 19kW more power
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Full ET145 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 10,280kg and digs 2.01m (6.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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