Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,198kg and digs 1.79m (6ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,198kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 1.79m (6ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is 95cm (3ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | 4,169 mm |
| Width | 1300mm | 2,250 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
| Engine power | - | 42 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,198kg
- you want one that digs 1.79m (6ft) deeper
- you want one that is 95cm (3ft) wider
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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 EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,198kg and digs 1.79m (6ft) deeper. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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