Head to head
Kubota KX015-4 vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 9,155kg and has 46kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 9,155kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW100 has 46kW more power.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EW100 is 1.46m (5ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW100 digs 2.72m (9ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX015-4 | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1470kg | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 4,968 mm |
| Width | 990mm | 2,450 mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 55.4 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX015-4, Wacker Neuson EW100. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX015-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,470kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the EW100 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 9,155kg
- you want one that has 46kW more power
- you want one that is 1.46m (5ft) wider
- you want one that digs 2.72m (9ft) 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 4,968 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX015-4 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 9,155kg and has 46kW more power. The Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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