Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,547kg and has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,547kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 23kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 84cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 2,590 mm |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 3,547kg
- you want one that has 23kW more power
- you want one that digs 84cm (3ft) 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.
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Buy or hire the EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,547kg and has 23kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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