Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Kubota KX016-4
The Kubota KX016-4 is the bigger machine by 364kg and has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX016-4 is the bigger machine by 364kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX016-4 has 2kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX016-4 digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Kubota KX016-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | up to 1540kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2250mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 9.6kW (13hp) |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Width | - | 1240mm |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Kubota KX016-4. 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.
Full E10z specifications →Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 364kg
- you want one that has 2kW more power
- you want one that digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Kubota KX016-4?
The Kubota KX016-4 is the bigger machine by 364kg and has 2kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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