Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 706kg and digs 54cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 706kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E17z digs 54cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 1,006 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 1.69 m |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, JCB 8008 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 706kg
- you want one that digs 54cm (2ft) deeper
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 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 706kg and digs 54cm (2ft) deeper. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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