Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Hitachi ZX145W-6
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 95kW more power and is the bigger machine by 13,288kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 95kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,288kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Hitachi ZX145W-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 15,000 - 17,200kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 5,520 - 5,770mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 105kW (ISO14396) |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Hitachi ZX145W-6. 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 ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that has 95kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,288kg
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Hitachi ZX145W-6?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 95kW more power and is the bigger machine by 13,288kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator.
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