Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,433kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,433kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 7,145kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,433kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,433kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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