Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 4kW more power and digs 17cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET18 has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET18 digs 17cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET18 is the bigger machine by 13kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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.
Full E17z specifications →Buy or hire the ET18 if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 17cm deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13kg
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET18 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 4kW more power and digs 17cm deeper. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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