Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Kubota KX016-4
The Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 172kg and has 1kW more power. The Kubota KX016-4 digs 2cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 172kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E17z has 1kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX016-4 digs 2cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Kubota KX016-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | up to 1540kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2250mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 9.6kW (13hp) |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Width | - | 1240mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Kubota KX016-4. 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 172kg
- you want one that has 1kW more power
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.
Full E17z specifications →Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
- you want one that digs 2cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Kubota KX016-4?
The Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 172kg and has 1kW more power. The Kubota KX016-4 digs 2cm deeper. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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