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Kubota KX027-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e

The Kubota KX027-4 digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX027-4
Kubota KX027-4 - image: kubota-eu.com
Wacker Neuson EZ17e
Wacker Neuson EZ17e - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX027-4Wacker Neuson EZ17e
Dig depth2740mm2,323 mm
Width1400mm990 to 1,300 mm
Breakout force-14.8 kN
Length-3,554 to 3,584 mm
Operating weight-1,797 to 2,151 kg
Height-2,365 mm

Sources: Kubota KX027-4, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 42cm (1.5ft) 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.

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Full KX027-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the EZ17e if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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.

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Full EZ17e specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX027-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?

The Kubota KX027-4 digs 42cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.

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