Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,742kg and has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,742kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 23kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 1.02m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 2,413 mm |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 3,742kg
- you want one that has 23kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.02m (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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET16 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,742kg and has 23kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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