Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Kubota KX019-4
The Kubota KX019-4 digs 22cm deeper. The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 125kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX019-4 digs 22cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 125kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 2,580mm maximum |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Kubota KX019-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 125kg
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.
Full E19 specifications →Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
- you want one that digs 22cm deeper
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The Kubota KX019-4 digs 22cm deeper. The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 125kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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