Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs JCB 25Z-1
The JCB 25Z-1 has 11kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,374kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 25Z-1 has 11kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 25Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,374kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 25Z-1 digs 1.0m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | JCB 25Z-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 2550 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2.82 m |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 18.4 kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Dump height | - | 3 m |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, JCB 25Z-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 25Z-1 if...
- you want one that has 11kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,374kg
- you want one that digs 1.0m (3.5ft) deeper
Used by hire firms and small contractors for patios, drainage, footings and work next to walls and fences where a zero-tailswing machine is needed. Sits in the weight class that can be towed on a trailer in restricted regions.
Full 25Z-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the JCB 25Z-1?
The JCB 25Z-1 has 11kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,374kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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