Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Caterpillar 352F
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,988kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,988kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Caterpillar 352F | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Engine | - | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net |
| Fuel capacity | - | 190 US gallons |
| Max travel speed | - | 2.9mph |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Caterpillar 352F. 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 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 113,988kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Caterpillar 352F?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,988kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator.
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