Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 85kg and digs 9cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 85kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17e digs 9cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2,323 mm |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | 14.8 kN |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 EZ17e if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 85kg
- you want one that digs 9cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 mm 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 EZ17e specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 85kg and digs 9cm deeper. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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