Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Wacker Neuson ET16 has 4kW more power and digs 18cm deeper. The Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 183kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET16 has 4kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 183kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET16 digs 18cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2,413 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 183kg
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 ET16 if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 18cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET16 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Wacker Neuson ET16 has 4kW more power and digs 18cm deeper. The Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 183kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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