Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Hitachi ZX135USB-7
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 64kW more power and is the bigger machine by 11,895kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 64kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 11,895kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 13,800 - 16,000kg |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | - |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Hitachi ZX135USB-7. 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 ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that has 64kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,895kg
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Hitachi ZX135USB-7?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 64kW more power and is the bigger machine by 11,895kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
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