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Bobcat E35z vs Wacker Neuson ET08

The Bobcat E35z has 8kW more power and digs 1.35m (4.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Bobcat E35z
Bobcat E35z - image: Bobcat
Wacker Neuson ET08
Wacker Neuson ET08 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E35zWacker Neuson ET08
Operating weight3499 kg1,029 to 1,115 kg
Dig depth3117 mm1,766 mm
Engine power18.2 kW9.9 kW
Breakout force-8.9 kN
Length-2,850 mm
Width-700 mm
Height-2,261 mm

Sources: Bobcat E35z, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the E35z if...

  • you want one that has 8kW more power
  • you want one that digs 1.35m (4.5ft) deeper

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 ET08 if...

A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.

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Full ET08 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E35z and the Wacker Neuson ET08?

The Bobcat E35z has 8kW more power and digs 1.35m (4.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.

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