Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Hitachi ZX85USB-6
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 7,254kg and has 35kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 7,254kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 35kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 8,430 - 9,060kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 3,910 - 4,510mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 42.4kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Hitachi ZX85USB-6. 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 ZX85USB-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,254kg
- you want one that has 35kW more power
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Hitachi ZX85USB-6?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 7,254kg and has 35kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
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