E55 Compact Excavator
The E55 puts the perfect balance of power and agility in your fingertips. This minimal tail-swing excavator is the ideal machine if you’re looking for additional weight and performance in a compact excavator that can flex its might on small jobsites and get more done in less time.
High-performance hydraulics
Exceptional dig depth
Depth-check ready
Dual-flange roller track system for enhanced over-the-side digging performance
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Bobcat E55 Compact Excavator
The E55 steps up as a powerful 5-ton class excavator that balances heavy-duty performance with maneuverability. Ideal for contractors and rental fleets, it delivers confidence in both tight urban jobsites and large-scale commercial projects.
Why It Delivers
Muscle for Major Jobs
A robust 49.7?hp turbocharged engine propels breakthrough forces of 9,511?lbf bucket and 6,987?lbf arm—perfect for digging deep, lifting heavy, and moving large volumes efficiently
Reach & Depth that Impress
Extending reach to 19.4?ft and digging depth to 11.4?ft, the E55 provides plenty of range for trenching, foundation work, and loading high-side trucks
Compact Design, Big Capability
At 77.2? wide, it remains trailer-friendly and nimble in confined spaces, yet with a rated lift capacity of 6,746?lb and nearly 4,000?lb of lift at the bucket.
Responsive Hydraulics & Travel
Powered by 20?gpm auxiliary hydraulics at 3,045?psi, combined with smooth high/low travel speeds (2.8/1.8?mph), for precise control and efficiency
Operator Comfort & Flexibility
Zero-Tail Swing Option lets you choose conventional or minimal tail-swing configurations to match jobsite constraints.
Comfort Upgrades available—air-conditioned cab, angle blade, quick-tach, rubber tracks—to enhance productivity and versatility.
Easy Maintenance with accessible service points, greaseless bushings, and side-by-side coolers to reduce downtime.
Specs Snapshot
Spec Value
Operating Weight 11,357?lb
Engine Power 49.7?hp
Bucket Force 9,511?lbf
Arm Force 6,987?lbf
Max Dig Depth 11.4?ft
Max Reach (Ground Level) 19.4?ft
Width 77.2?
Aux Hydraulic Flow/Pressure 20?gpm @ 3,045?psi
Travel Speed (High/Low) 2.8 / 1.8?mph
Ideal For…
Commercial trenching, pipework, or foundation prep
Contractors and rental operators needing true 5-ton performance
Jobsites that demand power, precision, and accessibility
