Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Takeuchi TB250-2
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 3,408kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 3,408kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Takeuchi TB250-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 5120kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Ground reach | - | 5985mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 37.2 kN |
| Arm digging force | - | 22.9 kN |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Takeuchi TB250-2. 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 TB250-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,408kg
A 5 tonne tracked excavator with a short tail swing, suited to groundworks, civils and utility work in tight sites. Plant hire firms and contractors use this size for trenching, drainage and foundation digging.
Full TB250-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Takeuchi TB250-2?
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 3,408kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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