Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 32kW more power and digs 1.8m (6ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026

Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 32kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 1.8m (6ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 4,169 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 42 kW |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that has 32kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.8m (6ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 32kW more power and digs 1.8m (6ft) deeper. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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