Bobcat E10e vs Kubota U17

The Kubota U17 is the heavier machine, at 1.68 t against 1.2 t.

The Bobcat E10e is ahead on: turns tighter, lower to transport. The Kubota U17 is ahead on: digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat E10e and the Kubota U17 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Bobcat E10e
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Kubota U17
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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Bobcat E10e	Kubota U17
Operating weight	1,201 kg	1,675 kg
Max digging depthHigher is better	1.82 m	2.31 m+27%
Max digging reachHigher is better	3.145 m	3.9 m+24%
Max dumping heightHigher is better	1.818 m	2.44 m+34%
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	2.9 km/h	4.1 km/h+41%
Tail swing radiusLower is better	0.55 m+11%	0.62 m
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	2.209 m+6%	2.34 m
Overall length	2.793 m	3.545 m

All specifications

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Differences only(62)

FigureBobcat E10e Kubota U17

Dimensions

Overall length2.793 mTransport position3.545 m

Track length1.28 mUndercarriage length1.585 mcrawler length

Track length on ground0.968 mSprocket to idler centres1.23 mtumbler distance

Swing centre to blade0.987 mMachine centre line to bladeNot published

Swing centre to front (transport)2.153 mNot published

Overall height (to top of cab)2.209 mTop of TOPS canopy2.34 mtop of canopy

Engine cover height0.992 mNot published

Ground clearance, counterweight0.363 mGround to underside of the upperstructureNot published

Blade height0.22 m0.26 m

Tail swing radius0.55 mPlan view0.62 m

Width of crawler (tracks expanded)1.1 mNot published

Width of crawler0.71 mJ, undercarriage retractedNot published

Shoe width0.18 mRubber track0.23 mrubber track

Overall widthNot published0.99 m

Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.15 m

Performance

Max digging reach3.145 mWorking area B3.9 m

Max reach at ground level3.093 mWorking area C3.84 m

Max digging depth1.82 mWorking area K2.31 m

Max vertical wall digging depth1.383 mWorking area J1.68 m

Max digging height2.685 mWorking area H3.54 m

Max dumping height1.818 mWorking area I2.44 m

Min front swing radius1.374 mWorking area D, from the machine centre lineNot published

Max blade height0.196 mWorking area E, above ground0.28 m

Max blade depth0.23 mWorking area F, below ground0.19 m

Bucket rotation196°Working area ANot published

Boom swing offset, left0.413 mPlan view MNot published

Boom swing offset, right0.471 mPlan view NNot published

Boom swing, left67°Not published

Boom swing, right64°Not published

Bucket digging force8 kN1,534 kgfmax breakout force, bucket

Arm digging force6 kN867 kgfmax breakout force, arm

Swing speed10.2 rpmSlew rate9.1 rpm

Max drawbar pull10 kN2,207 kgf

Travel speed (high)2.9 km/h4.1 km/h

Travel speed (low)1.8 km/h2.1 km/h

Min turning radiusNot published1.44 mfront swing radius without boom swing

Min turning radius (boom swung)Not published1.215 mfront swing radius with boom swing

Boom swingNot published65 deg. left / 58 deg. right

Weight

Operating weight1,201 kgWith bucket, ISO 60161,675 kg

Transport mass1,102 kgNo attachmentNot published

Ground pressure28.8 kPaRubber tracks0.27 kgf/cm2

Electric drive

Engine modelSchabmueller / Electric AM (TSA200) electric motor32 V (AC)Kubota D902-E3

Maximum power7.5 kW (10 hp)At 3,000 rpmNot published

Max torque30 NmAt 2,400 rpmNot published

BatteryLi-ion, 51.8 V (DC)Not published

Battery capacity11.52 kWh (2 x 5.76)Not published

Hydraulics

Pump flow25 L/minTotal hydraulic capacity, triple gear pump17.3 L/min x 2 + 10.4 L/min x 1

Max pressure190 barSystem pressure (auxiliary AUX1 relief)Not published

Auxiliary circuit flow, primary20 L/minNot published

Auxiliary flowNot published28 L/min

Service capacities

Hydraulic tank2.6 LHydraulic reservoir13 L

Hydraulic system, with tank9.4 L23 L

Fuel tankNot published19 L

Service intervals

Hydraulic oil and filter500 hoursNot published

Final drive oil1,000 hoursNot published

Grease fittings, except frame10 hoursevery 10 hours or dailyNot published

Grease fittings, frame50 hoursNot published

Battery, inverter and motor cables (check)250 hoursor 12 months; check cables and connectionsNot published

Engine

DisplacementNot published0.9 L898 cc

Gross powerNot published12 kW (16.1 HP)SAE J1995, at 2,300 rpm

Net powerNot published11.6 kW (15.1 HP)SAE J1349, at 2,300 rpm

Blade

Blade widthNot published1.24 mextended; 0.99 m retracted

Sources: Bobcat Electric Compact Excavator E10e, E19e brochure B4501263-EN (EU, English) · Kubota U17-3 brochure 8907E-01-AA (Kubota Australia, 2025-04)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E10eKubota U17Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E10e vs Kubota U17: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E10e or Kubota U17?

By operating weight the Kubota U17 is the biggest at 1.68 t, then the Bobcat E10e at 1.2 t.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E10e or Kubota U17?

The Kubota U17: Bobcat E10e 1.82 m, Kubota U17 2.31 m (max digging depth), a 27% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat E10e or Kubota U17?

The Kubota U17: Bobcat E10e 3.145 m, Kubota U17 3.9 m (max digging reach), a 24% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Bobcat E10e or Kubota U17?

The Bobcat E10e: Bobcat E10e 0.55 m, Kubota U17 0.62 m (tail swing radius), a 11% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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