Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Bobcat E35z
The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 1,787kg and has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 1,787kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E35z has 8kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E35z digs 89cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Bobcat E35z | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 3499 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 3117 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 18.2 kW |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Bobcat E35z. 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.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the E35z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,787kg
- you want one that has 8kW more power
- you want one that digs 89cm (3ft) deeper
A zero tail swing mini excavator for groundworks, drainage and utility work where the rear of the machine must stay inside the track width. Contractors and plant hire fleets use this class for trenching and foundations in confined sites.
Full E35z specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Bobcat E35z?
The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 1,787kg and has 8kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator.
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