Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.51m (5ft) deeper and is 79cm (2.5ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.51m (5ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 79cm (2.5ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | 3,895 mm |
| Width | 1300mm | 2,088 mm |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
| Engine power | - | 45.5 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Wacker Neuson EW65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Buy or hire the EW65 if...
- you want one that digs 1.51m (5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 79cm (2.5ft) 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 KX018-4 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.51m (5ft) deeper and is 79cm (2.5ft) wider. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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