Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Takeuchi TB216
The Takeuchi TB216 has 1kW more power and is the bigger machine by 153kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB216 has 1kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 153kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB216 digs 16cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Takeuchi TB216. 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 TB216 if...
- you want one that has 1kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 153kg
- you want one that digs 16cm deeper
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Takeuchi TB216 has 1kW more power and is the bigger machine by 153kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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