Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 549kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET18 has 6kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET18 is the bigger machine by 549kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET18 digs 58cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 ET18 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 549kg
- you want one that digs 58cm (2ft) deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET18 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 549kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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