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Bobcat E55z vs Wacker Neuson ET25

The Bobcat E55z has 22kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,916kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E55z
Bobcat E55z - image: bobcat.com
Wacker Neuson ET25
Wacker Neuson ET25 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E55zWacker Neuson ET25
Operating weight5271kg2,355 to 2,720 kg
Dig depth3434mm2,722 mm
Engine power36.4kW14.6 kW
Breakout force30.99kN22.6 kN
Length-4,120 to 4,125 mm
Width-1,120 to 1,500 mm
Height-2,398 mm

Sources: Bobcat E55z, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 22kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,916kg
  • you want one that digs 71cm (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 ET25 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.

Full ET25 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Wacker Neuson ET25?

The Bobcat E55z has 22kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,916kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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