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Bobcat E35z vs Wacker Neuson ET25

The Bobcat E35z has 4kW more power and digs 40cm (1.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Bobcat E35z
Bobcat E35z - image: Bobcat
Wacker Neuson ET25
Wacker Neuson ET25 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E35zWacker Neuson ET25
Operating weight3499 kg2,355 to 2,720 kg
Dig depth3117 mm2,722 mm
Engine power18.2 kW14.6 kW
Breakout force-22.6 kN
Length-4,120 to 4,125 mm
Width-1,120 to 1,500 mm
Height-2,398 mm

Sources: Bobcat E35z, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 40cm (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 ET25 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.

Full ET25 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E35z and the Wacker Neuson ET25?

The Bobcat E35z has 4kW more power and digs 40cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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