Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Kubota KX037-4
The Kubota KX037-4 is the bigger machine by 1,806kg and has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX037-4 is the bigger machine by 1,806kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX037-4 has 8kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX037-4 digs 1.18m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Kubota KX037-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 3518 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 3410 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 17.8 kw |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Width | - | 1550 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Kubota KX037-4. 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 KX037-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,806kg
- you want one that has 8kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.18m (4ft) deeper
A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.
Full KX037-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Kubota KX037-4?
The Kubota KX037-4 is the bigger machine by 1,806kg and has 8kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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