Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 2,006kg and has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 2,006kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 has 8kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 1.27m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 3,497 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 18.2 kW |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | 35 kN |
| Length | - | 5,508 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,711 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the EZ36 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,006kg
- you want one that has 8kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.27m (4ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 2,006kg and has 8kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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