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Kubota U10-5 vs Wacker Neuson EW65

The Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 2.1m (7ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota U10-5
Kubota U10-5 - image: kubota-eu.com
Wacker Neuson EW65
Wacker Neuson EW65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota U10-5Wacker Neuson EW65
Dig depth1800mm3,895 mm
Length-6,349 mm
Operating weight-6,755 to 8,647 kg
Width-2,088 mm
Height-2,775 mm
Engine power-45.5 kW

Sources: Kubota U10-5, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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.

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Full U10-5 specifications →

Buy or hire the EW65 if...

  • you want one that digs 2.1m (7ft) 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 3,895 mm.

Listed by

Full EW65 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota U10-5 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?

The Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 2.1m (7ft) deeper. The Kubota U10-5 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.

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