Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.55m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.55m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | 2,323 mm |
| Width | 1960 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 digs 1.55m (5ft) 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 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 KX060-5 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.55m (5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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