Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 9,449kg and has 48kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 9,449kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW100 has 48kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW100 digs 3.15m (10.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 4,968 mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 55.4 kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 9,449kg
- you want one that has 48kW more power
- you want one that digs 3.15m (10.5ft) deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.
Full EW100 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Wacker Neuson EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 9,449kg and has 48kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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