Head to head
Kubota KX027-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Kubota KX027-4 digs 15cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX027-4 digs 15cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX027-4 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 2740mm | 2,590 mm |
| Width | 1400mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX027-4, Wacker Neuson EZ17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX027-4 if...
- you want one that digs 15cm deeper
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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX027-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Kubota KX027-4 digs 15cm deeper. The Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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