Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,546kg and has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,546kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 23kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 1.03m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 3,546kg
- you want one that has 23kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.03m (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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET18 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,546kg and has 23kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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