Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 224kW more power and is the bigger machine by 20,988kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 224kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 20,988kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Volvo A25G. 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 A25G if...
- you want one that has 224kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 20,988kg
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 224kW more power and is the bigger machine by 20,988kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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