Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Bobcat E17z
The Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 536kg and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 536kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E17z has 3kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E17z digs 41cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Bobcat E17z | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 1712kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2230mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 10.1kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 11.92kN |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Bobcat E17z. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Full E10z specifications →Buy or hire the E17z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 536kg
- you want one that has 3kW more power
- you want one that digs 41cm (1.5ft) deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. 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 E17z specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Bobcat E17z?
The Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 536kg and has 3kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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