Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Hitachi ZX135USB-7
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,088kg and has 64kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,088kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 64kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 13,800 - 16,000kg |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Hitachi ZX135USB-7. 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
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,088kg
- you want one that has 64kW more power
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Hitachi ZX135USB-7?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,088kg and has 64kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
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