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Bobcat E35z vs Hitachi ZX135W-7

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 87kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Bobcat E35z
Bobcat E35z - image: Bobcat
Hitachi ZX135W-7
Hitachi ZX135W-7 - image: Alexandre Prevot, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E35zHitachi ZX135W-7
Operating weight3499 kg14,500 - 15,900kg
Engine power18.2 kW105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)
Dig depth3117 mm-

Sources: Bobcat E35z, Hitachi ZX135W-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the E35z if...

A zero tail swing mini excavator for groundworks, drainage and utility work where the rear of the machine must stay inside the track width. Contractors and plant hire fleets use this class for trenching and foundations in confined sites.

Full E35z specifications →

Buy or hire the ZX135W-7 if...

  • you want one that has 87kW more power

A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E35z and the Hitachi ZX135W-7?

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 87kW more power. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator.

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