Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Kubota KX018-4
The Kubota KX018-4 digs 15cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 8kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX018-4 digs 15cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX018-4 is the bigger machine by 8kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | up to 1720kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2380mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Kubota KX018-4. 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.
Full E17z specifications →Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
- you want one that digs 15cm deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8kg
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Kubota KX018-4 digs 15cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 8kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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