Head to head
Kubota KX080-4a vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 1,485kg and has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 1,485kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX080-4a has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX080-4a | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8240kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Engine power | 63.2PS | 45.5 kW |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX080-4a, Wacker Neuson EW65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX080-4a if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,485kg
- you want one that has 1kW more power
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the EW65 if...
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.
Full EW65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX080-4a and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 1,485kg and has 1kW more power. The Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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