Head to head
Kubota KX027-4 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is 69cm (2.5ft) wider and digs 1.16m (4ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 69cm (2.5ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.16m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX027-4 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 2740mm | 3,895 mm |
| Width | 1400mm | 2,088 mm |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
| Engine power | - | 45.5 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX027-4, Wacker Neuson EW65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX027-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 2740mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the EW65 if...
- you want one that is 69cm (2.5ft) wider
- you want one that digs 1.16m (4ft) deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX027-4 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is 69cm (2.5ft) wider and digs 1.16m (4ft) deeper. The Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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