Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 45kW more power and digs 3.21m (10.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 45kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 3.21m (10.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 5,442 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 55 kW |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that has 45kW more power
- you want one that digs 3.21m (10.5ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 45kW more power and digs 3.21m (10.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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