Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs JCB 25Z-1
The JCB 25Z-1 has 8kW more power and is the bigger machine by 838kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 25Z-1 has 8kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 25Z-1 is the bigger machine by 838kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 25Z-1 digs 59cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | JCB 25Z-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 2550 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2.82 m |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 18.4 kW |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Dump height | - | 3 m |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, JCB 25Z-1. 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 25Z-1 if...
- you want one that has 8kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 838kg
- you want one that digs 59cm (2ft) deeper
Used by hire firms and small contractors for patios, drainage, footings and work next to walls and fences where a zero-tailswing machine is needed. Sits in the weight class that can be towed on a trailer in restricted regions.
Full 25Z-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the JCB 25Z-1?
The JCB 25Z-1 has 8kW more power and is the bigger machine by 838kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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