Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Kubota U20
The Kubota U20 has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U20 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 1905kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | - |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Kubota U20. 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 U20 if...
- you want one that has 3kW more power
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Kubota U20?
The Kubota U20 has 3kW more power. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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