Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Kubota K008-5
The Bobcat E10z is the bigger machine by 201kg and digs 10cm deeper. The Kubota K008-5 has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E10z is the bigger machine by 201kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E10z digs 10cm deeper.
- Engine power: the Kubota K008-5 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 975kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 1,720mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 7.6kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Kubota K008-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 201kg
- you want one that digs 10cm deeper
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
- you want one that has 0kW more power
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Kubota K008-5?
The Bobcat E10z is the bigger machine by 201kg and digs 10cm deeper. The Kubota K008-5 has 0kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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