Head to head
Kubota U10-3 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 677kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 677kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-3 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1120kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,323 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Kubota U10-3, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10-3 if...
A micro digger. At 1,120kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Full U10-3 specifications →Buy or hire the EZ17e if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 677kg
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.
Full EZ17e specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U10-3 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 677kg. The Kubota U10-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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