1,749 kg15 hpMarket avg. €15k · 21 listed · 12 below market
Asking prices land at €14k – €17k, around 40% below the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Bobcat E17 listings currently run from €13,670 to €16,640, with a market average around €14,994. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 21 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Bobcat E17 is a compact mini-excavator produced between 2014 and 2021, sitting in the sub-2-tonne class with an operating weight of 1749 kg and an engine output of 15 hp. Its 0.04 m3 bucket capacity positions it at the lighter, more confined-access end of the mini-excavator segment. The machine is designed for work where weight limits, transport simplicity, and tight site conditions are primary constraints.
The E17 class is suited to residential landscaping, utility trenching, and site preparation work in confined urban environments where larger machines cannot operate safely or legally. Garden construction, drainage installation, and indoor demolition in accessible structures are representative use cases for this weight and power bracket. The low operating weight also makes the machine practical for towing with light commercial vehicles in markets where that is permitted.
When inspecting a used E17, prioritise a thorough check of the undercarriage, including rubber track condition, track tension, and the state of rollers and idlers, as these components represent meaningful replacement cost on any machine in this class. Examine the slew ring and boom pivot points for play or unusual wear, and cycle all hydraulic functions fully to check for drift, slow response, or leaks at hose connections and cylinder seals. Request maintenance records to verify oil and filter service intervals have been observed, and confirm the engine runs cleanly without smoke across the operating range. On machines of this age and weight class, the presence of an intact ROPS/TOPS cab or canopy structure in compliant condition is a practical requirement for most commercial site use. Attachments and hydraulic compatibility should be verified before purchase if the intended application requires anything beyond a standard digging bucket.
Within the sub-2-tonne mini-excavator segment, the Bobcat E17 is most commonly cross-shopped against the JCB 16C-1 and the Takeuchi TB216. The JCB 16C-1 competes directly on operating weight and application overlap, while the Takeuchi TB216 is a comparable Japanese-manufactured alternative that buyers often evaluate for build quality and parts availability preferences. The Bobcat brand carries broad dealer network recognition in European and North American markets, which can influence perceived support value. Within any given market segment, the attributes that move a specific unit toward the stronger end of its price band include lower accumulated hours, a well-documented service history, the presence of additional hydraulic lines or auxiliary circuits, quick-coupler fitment, and the availability of matched attachments such as buckets, grading blades, or compaction plates. Machines in poor cosmetic or mechanical condition, with no service records, or configured in base specification without auxiliary hydraulics, typically attract less buyer interest and sit toward the lower end of the range.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€15k).
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