Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is 29cm wider and digs 29cm deeper. The Kubota KX060-5 has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is 29cm wider.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 6kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 29cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | 4,169 mm |
| Width | 1960 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | 42 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 6kW 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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that is 29cm wider
- you want one that digs 29cm 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 KX060-5 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is 29cm wider and digs 29cm deeper. The Kubota KX060-5 has 6kW more power. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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