Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Kubota U10
The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 705kg and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 705kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E19 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | - |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Kubota U10. 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 705kg
- you want one that has 3kW more power
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Kubota U10?
The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 705kg and has 3kW more power. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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