Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Kubota U10
The Kubota U10 is the bigger machine by 24kg and has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U10 is the bigger machine by 24kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U10 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Kubota U10. 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 U10 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 24kg
- you want one that has 0kW more power
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Kubota U10?
The Kubota U10 is the bigger machine by 24kg and has 0kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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