Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Kubota KX027-4
The Kubota KX027-4 digs 51cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX027-4 digs 51cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Kubota KX027-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2740mm |
| Operating weight | 1712kg | - |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Width | - | 1400mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Kubota KX027-4. 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 KX027-4 if...
- you want one that digs 51cm (1.5ft) deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 2740mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Kubota KX027-4?
The Kubota KX027-4 digs 51cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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