Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Kubota U17-3a
The Kubota U17-3a has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 524kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U17-3a has 4kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota U17-3a is the bigger machine by 524kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U17-3a digs 64cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Kubota U17-3a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 1,700kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2,460mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 11.3kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Kubota U17-3a. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
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 U17-3a if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 524kg
- you want one that digs 64cm (2ft) deeper
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Kubota U17-3a?
The Kubota U17-3a has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 524kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator.
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