Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Hamm HD 12i VV
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 1,519kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 1,519kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Hamm HD 12i VV | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 2,695 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Drum width | - | 1,200 mm |
| Maximum working width | - | 1,250 mm |
| Power ISO 14396 | - | 24.6 kW |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Hamm HD 12i VV. 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 HD 12i VV if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,519kg
A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.
Full HD 12i VV specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Hamm HD 12i VV?
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 1,519kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums.
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