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Bobcat E10z vs Comacchio GEO 900

The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator. The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E10z
Bobcat E10z - image: bobcat.com
GEO 900
Comacchio GEO 900

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E10zComacchio GEO 900
Engine power7.5 kW126-180kW (169-240hp)
Operating weight1,176 kg-
Dig depth1,820 mm-
Retracted track width71 cm-
Weight-16-18 tonnes
Torque range-1,300-1,520 daNm
Feed stroke-4,000-7,000mm

Sources: Bobcat E10z, Comacchio GEO 900. 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.

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Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...

A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Comacchio GEO 900?

The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig.

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