Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Wacker Neuson ET20 has 4kW more power and digs 45cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET20 has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 45cm (1.5ft) deeper.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 293kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2,683 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 ET20 if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 45cm (1.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 293kg
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.
Full ET20 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Wacker Neuson ET20?
The Wacker Neuson ET20 has 4kW more power and digs 45cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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