Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 1,239kg and has 4kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 11cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 1,239kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 11cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 3,544 mm |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 1,239kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
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 ET42 if...
- you want one that digs 11cm deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Full ET42 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 1,239kg and has 4kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 11cm deeper. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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