Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 735kg and is 25cm wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 735kg.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is 25cm wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | 2,803 mm |
| Width | 1300mm | 1,550 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,199 mm |
| Height | - | 2,412 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 EZ26 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 735kg
- you want one that is 25cm wider
- you want one that digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,803 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.
Full EZ26 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX018-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 735kg and is 25cm wider. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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