Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Manitou MT 625 H
The Manitou MT 625 H has 46kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Manitou MT 625 H has 46kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Manitou MT 625 H | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 75 hp (55.40 kW) |
| Operating weight | 1712kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | - | 5,512 lb |
| Maximum lift height | - | 19 ft 2 in |
| Maximum forward reach | - | 11 ft 2 in |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Manitou MT 625 H. 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
Buy or hire the MT 625 H if...
- you want one that has 46kW more power
The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Manitou MT 625 H?
The Manitou MT 625 H has 46kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work.
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