Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Kubota KX030-4
The Kubota KX030-4 has 8kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,078kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX030-4 has 8kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 1,078kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX030-4 digs 64cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Kubota KX030-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 2790 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2870 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 17.7 kw |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Width | - | 1500 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Kubota KX030-4. 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.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...
- you want one that has 8kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,078kg
- you want one that digs 64cm (2ft) deeper
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Kubota KX030-4?
The Kubota KX030-4 has 8kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,078kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.
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