Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Bobcat E55z has 23kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,266kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 23kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,266kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 75cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 2,683 mm |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 has 23kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,266kg
- you want one that digs 75cm (2.5ft) 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 ET20 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.
Full ET20 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Wacker Neuson ET20?
The Bobcat E55z has 23kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,266kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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