Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Takeuchi TB216
The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 689kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 689kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB216 has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB216 digs 57cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Takeuchi TB216. 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 TB216 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 689kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 57cm (2ft) deeper
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 689kg and has 4kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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