Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Kubota U17-3a
The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 205kg. The Kubota U17-3a has 1kW more power and digs 10cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 205kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U17-3a has 1kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U17-3a digs 10cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Kubota U17-3a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 1,700kg |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 2,460mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 11.3kW |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Kubota U17-3a. 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 205kg
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 U17-3a if...
- you want one that has 1kW more power
- you want one that digs 10cm deeper
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Kubota U17-3a?
The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 205kg. The Kubota U17-3a has 1kW more power and digs 10cm deeper. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator.
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