Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Kubota U27-4
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,414kg and digs 1.0m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,414kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U27-4 digs 1.0m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2,820mm maximum |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Kubota U27-4. 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
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,414kg
- you want one that digs 1.0m (3.5ft) deeper
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Kubota U27-4?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,414kg and digs 1.0m (3.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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