Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Wacker Neuson ET24
The Wacker Neuson ET24 has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 295kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET24 has 4kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 295kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET24 digs 24cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Wacker Neuson ET24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 2,200 to 2,746 kg |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 2,602 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | 21.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,022 mm |
| Width | - | 1,400 mm |
| Height | - | 2,392 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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.
Full E19 specifications →Buy or hire the ET24 if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 295kg
- you want one that digs 24cm deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,602 mm.
Full ET24 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Wacker Neuson ET24?
The Wacker Neuson ET24 has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 295kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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