Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 48kW more power and digs 3.62m (12ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026

Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 48kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 3.62m (12ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 5,442 mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 55 kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that has 48kW more power
- you want one that digs 3.62m (12ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 48kW more power and digs 3.62m (12ft) deeper. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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