The Gehl Z55 5 1/2-metric-ton compact excavator from Manitou comes with a 47.6 hp Yanmar Tier 4 turbocharged diesel engine with electronic throttle. Eco mode and auto-deceleration reduces engine speed by 10 percent without sacrificing power and decreases the engine speed to idle after four seconds without hydraulic movement. Controls include a proportional auxiliary hydraulic rocker switch, enhancing attachment options by enabling the operator to adjust the hydraulic flow. The operator can select standard ISO or an optional backhoe control pattern with a turn of a mechanical lever. A boom offset swing of 68 degrees in both directions allows for digging a square hole without repositioning the machine. 262/334-9333; www.manitou.com.
