Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Kubota U10-3
The Bobcat E10z is the bigger machine by 56kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E10z is the bigger machine by 56kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Kubota U10-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 1120kg |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 10.2PS |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Kubota U10-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 56kg
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 U10-3 if...
A micro digger. At 1,120kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Full U10-3 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Kubota U10-3?
The Bobcat E10z is the bigger machine by 56kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Kubota U10-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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