5,536 kg50 hpMarket avg. €39k · 8 listed · 3 below market
Asking prices land at €35k – €41k, around 55% above the market average.
This model sits 53% above the class average across 191 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Bobcat E55 listings currently run from €34,500 to €40,500, with a market average around €38,963. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 8 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Bobcat E55 is a midi/mini-excavator in the 5.5-tonne operating weight class, producing 50 hp and equipped with a 0.21 m³ bucket capacity. It has been in continuous production since 2011, reflecting a stable and mature platform within the Bobcat lineup. Positioned between compact and mid-size excavator categories, it offers a working weight of 5,536 kg that suits tasks requiring more reach and breakout force than lighter sub-5-tonne machines can deliver.
Machines in this weight and power class are well suited to utility trenching, drainage installation, landscaping groundworks, and residential or light commercial site preparation. The 5-tonne-plus operating weight provides sufficient stability for working on moderately uneven terrain while remaining compact enough for access-restricted sites. Contractors also deploy units of this class for pipe-laying operations, footing excavation, and municipal infrastructure maintenance.
When inspecting a used E55 or equivalent machine in this weight class, prioritise undercarriage wear, as track pads, rollers, and idlers represent a meaningful maintenance item on any mini-excavator used on abrasive surfaces. Check hydraulic hose condition and look for cylinder seal weeping on the boom, arm, and bucket rams. Verify that all auxiliary hydraulic circuits function correctly, particularly if the machine is intended for attachment use. Confirm the swing bearing for play and unusual noise, and inspect the slew ring gear for tooth wear. Service records should be requested to establish oil change intervals and any history of component replacement. Cab condition, including visibility from the operator seat and ROPS/TOPS certification status, is relevant for site compliance purposes. Where a quick-coupler is fitted, inspect locking mechanisms carefully before accepting the machine.
The Bobcat E55 is cross-shopped primarily against the JCB 8055 and the Kubota KX057, all three competing within the 5- to 6-tonne midi-excavator segment. The E55's 5,536 kg operating weight and 50 hp output are broadly comparable to those rivals, meaning purchasing decisions typically turn on brand support network preference, dealer proximity, and available attachment ecosystems rather than gross specification differences. Within the used market for this model, the attributes that move a unit within its price band include recorded service hours, ownership and maintenance history, undercarriage condition, whether the machine is fitted with a quick-coupler, and the number and type of hydraulic attachments included. Machines in high-demand configurations, such as those equipped with two-way auxiliary hydraulics or factory-fitted blade options, typically attract stronger interest than base-specification units. Overall condition grade, cab specification, and geographic availability also influence where any individual example sits relative to others of the same model year.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€39k).
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