Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 35kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,043kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 35kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 5,043kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.67m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 3,895 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 45.5 kW |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that has 35kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,043kg
- you want one that digs 1.67m (5.5ft) deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Full EW65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 35kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,043kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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