Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs JCB 535-95
The JCB 535-95 has 45kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 535-95 has 45kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | JCB 535-95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 55kW (75hp), Stage V compliant |
| Operating weight | 1712kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, JCB 535-95. 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 535-95 if...
- you want one that has 45kW more power
A mid-size telehandler used on building sites and farms to lift and place pallets, muck-away skips and building materials at height and reach. Plant hire fleets keep it as a general-purpose lifting machine alongside dedicated forklifts.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the JCB 535-95?
The JCB 535-95 has 45kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the JCB 535-95 is a telescopic handler (telehandler).
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