Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Caterpillar D6N
The Caterpillar D6N has 117kW more power and is the bigger machine by 15,581kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D6N has 117kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 15,581kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Caterpillar D6N | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 16757kg (36,943lb) |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) |
| Engine | - | Cat C7.1 ACERT |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Caterpillar D6N. 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.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the D6N if...
- you want one that has 117kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 15,581kg
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Caterpillar D6N?
The Caterpillar D6N has 117kW more power and is the bigger machine by 15,581kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer.
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