Head to head
Bobcat E35z vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Bobcat E35z digs 79cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E35z digs 79cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E35z | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3499 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 3117 mm | 2,323 mm |
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E35z, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 digs 79cm (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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E35z and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Bobcat E35z digs 79cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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