Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL
The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 940kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 940kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 95,0 kW |
| Operating weight | 1712kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Weight | - | 12.600 kg |
| Working width | - | 2.130 mm |
| Emission stage | - | Stage V / TIER4f |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL. 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 BW 213 D-5 PL if...
- you want one that has 940kW more power
A 12 tonne class single drum roller for compacting soil, stone and fill on road, housing and groundworks schemes. Bought or hired by earthworks and civils contractors for bulk compaction.
Full BW 213 D-5 PL specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL?
The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 940kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL is a single drum soil compactor roller.
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