Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 75cm (2.5ft) deeper and has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 75cm (2.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET65 has 6kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 807kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 4,184 mm |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 42 kW |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Wacker Neuson ET65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
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 ET65 if...
- you want one that digs 75cm (2.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 807kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Full ET65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Wacker Neuson ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 75cm (2.5ft) deeper and has 6kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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