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Bobcat E55z vs Yanmar ViO57-6B

The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 299kW more power and is the bigger machine by 214kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E55z
Bobcat E55z - image: bobcat.com
Yanmar ViO57-6B
Yanmar ViO57-6B - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E55zYanmar ViO57-6B
Operating weight5271kg5485 kg
Engine power36.4kW33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm)
Breakout force30.99kN41,9 kN
Dig depth3434mm-
Fuel tank-66 l

Sources: Bobcat E55z, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...

  • you want one that has 299kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 214kg

A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.

Full ViO57-6B specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?

The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 299kW more power and is the bigger machine by 214kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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