Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 77kg. The Kubota KX018-4 digs 6cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 77kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX018-4 digs 6cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | 2,323 mm |
| Width | 1300mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
- you want one that digs 6cm deeper
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 EZ17e if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 77kg
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX018-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 77kg. The Kubota KX018-4 digs 6cm deeper. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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