Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 743kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 has 5kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 743kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 57cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2,803 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 14.6 kW |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,199 mm |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Height | - | 2,412 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 EZ26 if...
- you want one that has 5kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 743kg
- you want one that digs 57cm (2ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 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 2,803 mm. 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 EZ26 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 743kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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