Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs JCB 16C-1
The JCB 16C-1 has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 573kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 16C-1 has 4kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 16C-1 is the bigger machine by 573kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 16C-1 digs 75cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | JCB 16C-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 1749 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2.57 m |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 11.7 kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Dump height | - | 2.63 m |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, JCB 16C-1. 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 16C-1 if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 573kg
- you want one that digs 75cm (2.5ft) deeper
A small tow-behind digger for domestic groundworks, drainage and service trenches where a van or pickup is the transport. It suits hire fleets and builders working in gardens and tight side access.
Full 16C-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the JCB 16C-1?
The JCB 16C-1 has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 573kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator.
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