Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Bobcat E55z has 22kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,026kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 22kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 3,026kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 has 22kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,026kg
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 ViO23-6 if...
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
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What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Bobcat E55z has 22kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,026kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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