Head to head
Bobcat E35z vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Bobcat E35z has 4kW more power and digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat E35z has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E35z digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E35z | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3499 kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 3117 mm | 2,413 mm |
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E35z, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 70cm (2.5ft) 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E35z and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Bobcat E35z has 4kW more power and digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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