Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 45kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,998kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET90 has 45kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 6,998kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET90 digs 2.45m (8ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 4,679 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 55.4 kW |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that has 45kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,998kg
- you want one that digs 2.45m (8ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.
Full ET90 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Wacker Neuson ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 45kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,998kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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