Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Caterpillar D6N
The Caterpillar D6N has 114kW more power and is the bigger machine by 15,045kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D6N has 114kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 15,045kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Caterpillar D6N | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 16757kg (36,943lb) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) |
| Engine | - | Cat C7.1 ACERT |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Caterpillar D6N. 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 D6N if...
- you want one that has 114kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 15,045kg
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Caterpillar D6N?
The Caterpillar D6N has 114kW more power and is the bigger machine by 15,045kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer.
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