Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The Wacker Neuson ET25 has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 450kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET25 has 5kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 450kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET25 digs 36cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 2,722 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 14.6 kW |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Width | - | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 ET25 if...
- you want one that has 5kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 450kg
- you want one that digs 36cm (1ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The Wacker Neuson ET25 has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 450kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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