Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 21cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 4kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 21cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is the bigger machine by 4kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | 2,590 mm |
| Width | 1300mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 EZ17 if...
- you want one that digs 21cm deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4kg
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 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.
Full EZ17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX018-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 21cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 4kg. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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