Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs JCB 525-60
The JCB 525-60 has 45kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,778kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 525-60 has 45kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 3,778kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | JCB 525-60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 5490 kg |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 55 kW |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Max. Lift Capacity | - | 2500 kg |
| Max. Lift Height | - | 6 m |
| Max. Reach | - | 3.06 m |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, JCB 525-60. 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 525-60 if...
- you want one that has 45kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,778kg
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the JCB 525-60?
The JCB 525-60 has 45kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,778kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler.
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