Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 548kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 6kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is the bigger machine by 548kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 77cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
Buy or hire the EZ17 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 548kg
- you want one that digs 77cm (2.5ft) deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 548kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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