Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Kubota U48-4
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3,599kg and has 22kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3,599kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U48-4 has 22kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 4775kg |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 40.5PS |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Kubota U48-4. 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 U48-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,599kg
- you want one that has 22kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Kubota U48-4?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3,599kg and has 22kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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