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Bobcat E19 vs Hamm HD 12i VV

The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 790kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E19
Bobcat E19 - image: bobcat.com
Hamm HD 12i VV
Hamm HD 12i VV - image: HAMM (Wirtgen Group)

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E19Hamm HD 12i VV
Operating weight1905kg2,695 kg
Dig depth2364mm-
Engine power10.1kW-
Breakout force12.63kN-
Drum width-1,200 mm
Maximum working width-1,250 mm
Power ISO 14396-24.6 kW

Sources: Bobcat E19, Hamm HD 12i VV. 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.

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Full E19 specifications →

Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 790kg

A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.

Full HD 12i VV specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Hamm HD 12i VV?

The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 790kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums.

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