Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 106kW more power and is the bigger machine by 524kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 106kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar SV17VT is the bigger machine by 524kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Yanmar SV17VT. 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
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 106kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 524kg
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 106kW more power and is the bigger machine by 524kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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