Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 822kg and digs 60cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 822kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17e digs 60cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 2,323 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 EZ17e if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 822kg
- you want one that digs 60cm (2ft) deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 822kg and digs 60cm (2ft) deeper. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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