Head to head
Kubota KX030-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 24kW more power and is 75cm (2.5ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 24kW more power.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is 75cm (2.5ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 1.3m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX030-4 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2790 kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 2870 mm | 4,169 mm |
| Width | 1500 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Engine power | 17.7 kw | 42 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Wacker Neuson EZ80. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...
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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that has 24kW more power
- you want one that is 75cm (2.5ft) wider
- you want one that digs 1.3m (4.5ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. 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
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX030-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 24kW more power and is 75cm (2.5ft) wider. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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