Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,474kg and digs 1.11m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,474kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 1.11m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 2,323 mm |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | 14.8 kN |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | - |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 3,474kg
- you want one that digs 1.11m (3.5ft) 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.
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Buy or hire the EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e?
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,474kg and digs 1.11m (3.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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