Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is 13cm wider and digs 2cm deeper. The Kubota KX060-5 has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 13cm wider.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 2kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 2cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | 3,895 mm |
| Width | 1960 mm | 2,088 mm |
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | 45.5 kW |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Wacker Neuson EW65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Buy or hire the EW65 if...
- you want one that is 13cm wider
- you want one that digs 2cm deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX060-5 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is 13cm wider and digs 2cm deeper. The Kubota KX060-5 has 2kW more power. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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