Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Hitachi ZX135USB-7
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,624kg and has 67kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,624kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 67kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 13,800 - 16,000kg |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Hitachi ZX135USB-7. 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
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,624kg
- you want one that has 67kW more power
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Hitachi ZX135USB-7?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,624kg and has 67kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
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