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Bobcat E10z vs Wacker Neuson ET20

The Wacker Neuson ET20 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 829kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E10z
Bobcat E10z - image: bobcat.com
Wacker Neuson ET20
Wacker Neuson ET20 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E10zWacker Neuson ET20
Operating weight1,176 kg2,005 to 2,526 kg
Dig depth1,820 mm2,683 mm
Engine power7.5 kW13.8 kW
Retracted track width71 cm-
Breakout force-18.8 kN
Length-4,049 mm
Width-990 mm
Height-2,385 mm

Sources: Bobcat E10z, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 ET20 if...

  • you want one that has 6kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 829kg
  • you want one that digs 86cm (3ft) deeper

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.

Full ET20 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Wacker Neuson ET20?

The Wacker Neuson ET20 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 829kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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