Head to head
Kubota U10-5 vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 digs 3.17m (10.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW100 digs 3.17m (10.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-5 | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 1800mm | 4,968 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55.4 kW |
Sources: Kubota U10-5, Wacker Neuson EW100. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10-5 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 1800mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the EW100 if...
- you want one that digs 3.17m (10.5ft) deeper
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 4,968 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U10-5 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 digs 3.17m (10.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U10-5 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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