Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Kubota KX018-4
The Kubota KX018-4 digs 2cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX018-4 digs 2cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | up to 1720kg |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 2380mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Kubota KX018-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
- you want one that digs 2cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Kubota KX018-4 digs 2cm deeper. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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