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Bobcat E35z vs Wacker Neuson EW65

The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 27kW more power and digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Bobcat E35z
Bobcat E35z - image: Bobcat
Wacker Neuson EW65
Wacker Neuson EW65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E35zWacker Neuson EW65
Operating weight3499 kg6,755 to 8,647 kg
Dig depth3117 mm3,895 mm
Engine power18.2 kW45.5 kW
Length-6,349 mm
Width-2,088 mm
Height-2,775 mm

Sources: Bobcat E35z, Wacker Neuson EW65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the E35z if...

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 EW65 if...

  • you want one that has 27kW more power
  • you want one that digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper

A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E35z and the Wacker Neuson EW65?

The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 27kW more power and digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.

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