Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 683kg and digs 46cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 683kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E17z digs 46cm (1.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E17z has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 1,766 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 9.9 kW |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 683kg
- you want one that digs 46cm (1.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 0kW more power
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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Full ET08 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 683kg and digs 46cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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