Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Wacker Neuson ET08 has 2kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is the bigger machine by 147kg and digs 5cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET08 has 2kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E10z is the bigger machine by 147kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E10z digs 5cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 1,766 mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 9.9 kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 147kg
- you want one that digs 5cm deeper
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 ET08 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Full ET08 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Wacker Neuson ET08 has 2kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is the bigger machine by 147kg and digs 5cm deeper. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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