Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 77kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,571kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 77kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,571kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | 16 kN |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 3,571kg
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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 77kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 77kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,571kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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