Bobcat E27z Compact Excavator Hire
Zero tail swing 3-tonne excavator.
All the dig performance of a 3-tonne machine with none of the tail swing. Dig hard against walls, fences and obstacles without needing extra clearance.
The Bobcat E27z delivers full 3-tonne class dig performance in a zero tail swing package — meaning you can work tight against walls, fences, and site obstacles without ever worrying about the counterweight hitting something.
At 2,830 kg operating weight, it matches the JCB 8026 on capability but adds the tight-access advantage of zero tail swing. The cab design is particularly good for long shifts, and the Bobcat Smart hydraulics system gives precise control for finishing work.
Key features
Ideal for
Dig against walls
Digging footings up against existing buildings, boundary walls, and fence lines.
Urban construction
Tight city-centre sites where traffic flow around the machine matters.
Precision groundworks
Finishing work and fine grading where hydraulic precision is critical.
Domestic extensions
Full-depth footings on sites with restricted swing clearance.
Specifications
| Operating weight | 2,830 kg |
| Engine | Kubota V1505, 17.4 kW |
| Max dig depth | 2,785 mm |
| Max dig reach | 4,675 mm |
| Track width | 1,500 mm |
| Tail swing | Zero |
| Fuel capacity | 39 L |
Questions about this machine
If you are digging in any location where the back of the machine could hit something when slewing — walls, fences, parked cars, site equipment — zero tail swing lets you work without constantly repositioning.
Minimal — the E27z dig depth (2.78 m) is within 6 cm of the JCB 8026 despite the compact counterweight design. For most jobs the difference is unnoticeable.
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