Head to head
Kubota KX030-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Kubota KX030-4 digs 55cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX030-4 digs 55cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX030-4 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2790 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 2870 mm | 2,323 mm |
| Width | 1500 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Engine power | 17.7 kw | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 digs 55cm (2ft) 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 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX030-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Kubota KX030-4 digs 55cm (2ft) deeper. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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