Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Doosan DX63-3
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,843kg and has 22kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,843kg.
- Engine power: the Doosan DX63-3 has 22kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Doosan DX63-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 9,555lb (4,334kg) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 10ft 6in (3.2m) |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Doosan DX63-3. 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 DX63-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,843kg
- you want one that has 22kW more power
A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Doosan DX63-3?
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,843kg and has 22kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator.
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