Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,317kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,317kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 50,317kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,317kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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