Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Hitachi ZX210LC-7
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 20,188kg and has 118kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 20,188kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 118kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 digs 3.95m (13ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Hitachi ZX210LC-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 21,900 - 23,900kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 6,180mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Hitachi ZX210LC-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 ZX210LC-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 20,188kg
- you want one that has 118kW more power
- you want one that digs 3.95m (13ft) deeper
A mainstream medium excavator for groundworks, bulk dig and drainage contractors who need reliable output without stepping up to a large-plant class. A common size for muckshifting and foundation packages on housing and commercial sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Hitachi ZX210LC-7?
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 20,188kg and has 118kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator.
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