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Bobcat E19 vs Wacker Neuson ET16

The Wacker Neuson ET16 has 4kW more power and digs 5cm deeper. The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 376kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E19
Bobcat E19 - image: bobcat.com
Wacker Neuson ET16
Wacker Neuson ET16 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E19Wacker Neuson ET16
Operating weight1905kg1,529 to 1,842 kg
Dig depth2364mm2,413 mm
Engine power10.1kW13.8 kW
Breakout force12.63kN15.3 kN
Length-3,644 mm
Width-990 mm
Height-2,285 mm

Sources: Bobcat E19, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 376kg

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 ET16 if...

  • you want one that has 4kW more power
  • you want one that digs 5cm deeper

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

Full ET16 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?

The Wacker Neuson ET16 has 4kW more power and digs 5cm deeper. The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 376kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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