Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Bobcat E55z has 18kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,696kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 18kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 1,696kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 14cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 18kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,696kg
- you want one that digs 14cm 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 ViO38-6 if...
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
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What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Bobcat E55z has 18kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,696kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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