Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Hitachi ZX85USB-6
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 6,525kg and has 32kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 6,525kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 32kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 8,430 - 9,060kg |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 3,910 - 4,510mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 42.4kW |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Hitachi ZX85USB-6. 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 ZX85USB-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,525kg
- you want one that has 32kW more power
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Hitachi ZX85USB-6?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 6,525kg and has 32kW more power. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
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