Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Hamm HD 12i VV
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 983kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 983kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Hamm HD 12i VV | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 2,695 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Drum width | - | 1,200 mm |
| Maximum working width | - | 1,250 mm |
| Power ISO 14396 | - | 24.6 kW |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Hamm HD 12i VV. 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 HD 12i VV if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 983kg
A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.
Full HD 12i VV specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Hamm HD 12i VV?
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 983kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums.
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