Head to head
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

Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat E35z has 8kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E35z digs 1.35m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E35z | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3499 kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 3117 mm | 1,766 mm |
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | 9.9 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
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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