Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Kubota KX71-3 is 69cm (2.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Length: the Kubota KX71-3 is 69cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | 3,581 mm |
| Width | 4ft 11in | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Wacker Neuson EZ17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is 69cm (2.5ft) longer
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 KX71-3 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Kubota KX71-3 is 69cm (2.5ft) longer. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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