Head to head
Kubota KX030-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Kubota KX030-4 has 4kW more power and digs 28cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX030-4 has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX030-4 digs 28cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX030-4 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2790 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 2870 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Width | 1500 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Engine power | 17.7 kw | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Wacker Neuson EZ17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 28cm deeper
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →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 KX030-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Kubota KX030-4 has 4kW more power and digs 28cm deeper. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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