Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ50
The Wacker Neuson EZ50 has 23kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,307kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 has 23kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is the bigger machine by 3,307kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 digs 1.42m (4.5ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is 72cm (2.5ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Wacker Neuson EZ50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 4,847 to 5,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 3,667 mm |
| Width | 1240mm | 1,960 mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 36.8 kN |
| Length | - | 6,050 mm |
| Height | - | 2,667 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Wacker Neuson EZ50. 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 EZ50 if...
- you want one that has 23kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,307kg
- you want one that digs 1.42m (4.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 72cm (2.5ft) wider
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,667 mm. 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 KX016-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ50?
The Wacker Neuson EZ50 has 23kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,307kg. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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