Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Kubota U10
The Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 512kg and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 512kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E17z has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Kubota U10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 512kg
- you want one that has 3kW more power
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Kubota U10?
The Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 512kg and has 3kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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