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Bobcat E35z vs Wacker Neuson ET24

The Bobcat E35z has 4kW more power and digs 52cm (1.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Bobcat E35z
Bobcat E35z - image: Bobcat
Wacker Neuson ET24
Wacker Neuson ET24 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E35zWacker Neuson ET24
Operating weight3499 kg2,200 to 2,746 kg
Dig depth3117 mm2,602 mm
Engine power18.2 kW13.8 kW
Breakout force-21.8 kN
Length-4,022 mm
Width-1,400 mm
Height-2,392 mm

Sources: Bobcat E35z, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 52cm (1.5ft) 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 ET24 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,602 mm.

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Full ET24 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E35z and the Wacker Neuson ET24?

The Bobcat E35z has 4kW more power and digs 52cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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