Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 2,647kg and digs 74cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 2,647kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 74cm (2.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 4,169 mm |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 42 kW |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,647kg
- you want one that digs 74cm (2.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 6kW more power
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. 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 EZ80 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 2,647kg and digs 74cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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