Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Kubota KX019-4
The Kubota KX019-4 digs 35cm (1ft) deeper and is the bigger machine by 68kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX019-4 digs 35cm (1ft) deeper.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 68kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2,580mm maximum |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Kubota KX019-4. 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 KX019-4 if...
- you want one that digs 35cm (1ft) deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 68kg
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Kubota KX019-4?
The Kubota KX019-4 digs 35cm (1ft) deeper and is the bigger machine by 68kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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