Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,753kg and digs 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,753kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 3245 mm |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | 27.1 kN |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 TB235-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,753kg
- you want one that digs 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,753kg and digs 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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