Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Hydrema 912F
The Hydrema 912F has 98kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hydrema 912F has 98kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Hydrema 912F | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 108kW (147hp) |
| Operating weight | 1712kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 7,270kg |
| Payload | - | 10,000kg |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Hydrema 912F. 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 912F if...
- you want one that has 98kW more power
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Hydrema 912F?
The Hydrema 912F has 98kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper.
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