Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Bobcat E19
The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 193kg and digs 13cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 193kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E19 digs 13cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Bobcat E19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 1905kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2364mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 10.1kW |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | 12.63kN |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Bobcat E19. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm 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.
Full E17z specifications →Buy or hire the E19 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 193kg
- you want one that digs 13cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full E19 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Bobcat E19?
The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 193kg and digs 13cm deeper. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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