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E17z

1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E17z
Bobcat E17z - image: bobcat.com

Specifications

Operating weight1712kg
Dig depth2230mm
Engine power10.1kW
Breakout force11.92kN

Figures taken from the manufacturer: source. Specifications change by model year and configuration - confirm with the supplier before relying on them.

Who uses it

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm 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.

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