I Looked at all of the New "M" series machines including the E55 and also ALL of the competitions models. I choose the BOBCAT E50 because thats what i needed and could afford to purchase and simply because it was by far the best value for my hard earned dollars. I am very happy with the machine. I did not get the weight kit for it yet, but am planning on it later this Spring. I can't say enough good things about these new BOBCAT "M" series machine. Very , Very pleased with it. I do run Deere Track Loaders but am switching those over to BOBCAT as well, probably T770's. The only DEERE construction equipment left in my modest fleet will be my 2008 450JLT dozer. and my 85C excavator. ..thanks for the kind comments and questions.
Farmer