Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Wacker Neuson ET16 has 6kW more power and digs 59cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET16 has 6kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET16 digs 59cm (2ft) deeper.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET16 is the bigger machine by 353kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2,413 mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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.
Full E10z specifications →Buy or hire the ET16 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that digs 59cm (2ft) deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 353kg
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET16 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Wacker Neuson ET16 has 6kW more power and digs 59cm (2ft) deeper. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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