Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Kubota U20
The Kubota U20 has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U20 has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Kubota U20. 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 U20 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Kubota U20?
The Kubota U20 has 6kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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