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Bobcat E10z vs Manitou MT933

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,969kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E10z
Bobcat E10z - image: bobcat.com
Manitou MT933
Manitou MT933 - image: morrisleslie.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E10zManitou MT933
Operating weight1,176 kg7,145kg
Dig depth1,820 mm-
Engine power7.5 kW-
Retracted track width71 cm-
Max lift capacity-3,300kg
Max lift height-9.07m

Sources: Bobcat E10z, Manitou MT933. 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.

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Buy or hire the MT933 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,969kg

A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Manitou MT933?

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,969kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.

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