Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,998kg and digs 1.12m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,998kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 1.12m (3.5ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is 45cm (1.5ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | 3,497 mm |
| Width | 1300mm | 1,750 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 35 kN |
| Length | - | 5,508 mm |
| Height | - | 2,711 mm |
| Engine power | - | 18.2 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 EZ36 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,998kg
- you want one that digs 1.12m (3.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) wider
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 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 KX018-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,998kg and digs 1.12m (3.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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