Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 36kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,215kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 36kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 5,215kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.65m (5.5ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 85cm (3ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 3,895 mm |
| Width | 1240mm | 2,088 mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 45.5 kW |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Wacker Neuson EW65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Buy or hire the EW65 if...
- you want one that has 36kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,215kg
- you want one that digs 1.65m (5.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 85cm (3ft) wider
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 KX016-4 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 36kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,215kg. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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