Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 5,780kg and has 38kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 5,780kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 38kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 2.17m (7ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 3,895 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 45.5 kW |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Wacker Neuson EW65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the EW65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,780kg
- you want one that has 38kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.17m (7ft) deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 5,780kg and has 38kW more power. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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