Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Kubota KX030-4
The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 1,614kg and has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 1,614kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX030-4 has 10kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX030-4 digs 1.05m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Kubota KX030-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 2790 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2870 mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 17.7 kw |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Width | - | 1500 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Kubota KX030-4. 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.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,614kg
- you want one that has 10kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.05m (3.5ft) deeper
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Kubota KX030-4?
The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 1,614kg and has 10kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.
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