Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 749kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 6kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is the bigger machine by 749kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 87cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 2,590 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 EZ17 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 749kg
- you want one that digs 87cm (3ft) deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 749kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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