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Bobcat E35z vs Yanmar SV17VT

The Yanmar SV17VT has 95kW more power. The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 1,799kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Bobcat E35z
Bobcat E35z - image: Bobcat
Yanmar SV17VT
Yanmar SV17VT - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E35zYanmar SV17VT
Operating weight3499 kg1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin)
Engine power18.2 kW11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm)
Dig depth3117 mm-
Breakout force-16 kN
Fuel tank-27 l

Sources: Bobcat E35z, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 is the bigger machine by 1,799kg

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 SV17VT if...

  • you want one that has 95kW more power

A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full SV17VT specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E35z and the Yanmar SV17VT?

The Yanmar SV17VT has 95kW more power. The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 1,799kg. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.

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