Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 876kg and digs 60cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 876kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E19 digs 60cm (2ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E19 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 1,766 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 9.9 kW |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 876kg
- you want one that digs 60cm (2ft) deeper
- you want one that has 0kW 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.
Full E19 specifications →Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Full ET08 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 876kg and digs 60cm (2ft) deeper. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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