Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Comacchio GEO 900
The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator. The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Comacchio GEO 900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 126-180kW (169-240hp) |
| Operating weight | 1905kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | - |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
| Weight | - | 16-18 tonnes |
| Torque range | - | 1,300-1,520 daNm |
| Feed stroke | - | 4,000-7,000mm |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Comacchio GEO 900. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...
A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Comacchio GEO 900?
The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig.
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