Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Wacker Neuson ET24
The Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 1,024kg and has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 1,024kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET24 has 6kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET24 digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Wacker Neuson ET24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 2,200 to 2,746 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2,602 mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 21.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,022 mm |
| Width | - | 1,400 mm |
| Height | - | 2,392 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 ET24 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,024kg
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 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 2,602 mm.
Full ET24 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Wacker Neuson ET24?
The Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 1,024kg and has 6kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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