Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Kubota KX060-5 has 34kW more power and digs 1.28m (4ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 34kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.28m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Width | 1960 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 34kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.28m (4ft) deeper
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 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 KX060-5 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 34kW more power and digs 1.28m (4ft) deeper. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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