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Bobcat E10z vs Kubota KX080-4a

The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 7,064kg and has 39kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E10z
Bobcat E10z - image: bobcat.com
Kubota KX080-4a
Kubota KX080-4a - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E10zKubota KX080-4a
Operating weight1,176 kg8240kg
Engine power7.5 kW63.2PS
Dig depth1,820 mm-
Retracted track width71 cm-

Sources: Bobcat E10z, Kubota KX080-4a. 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.

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Buy or hire the KX080-4a if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,064kg
  • you want one that has 39kW more power

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Kubota KX080-4a?

The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 7,064kg and has 39kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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