Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Width | 4ft 11in | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Dig depth | - | 2,323 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
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 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 KX71-3 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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