Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Bobcat E19
The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 729kg and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 729kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E19 has 3kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E19 digs 54cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Bobcat E19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 1905kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2364mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 10.1kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 12.63kN |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Bobcat E19. 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 E19 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 729kg
- you want one that has 3kW more power
- you want one that digs 54cm (2ft) deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full E19 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Bobcat E19?
The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 729kg and has 3kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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