Head to head
Kubota U10-5 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 79cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 79cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-5 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 1800mm | 2,590 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota U10-5, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 EZ17 if...
- you want one that digs 79cm (2.5ft) deeper
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 U10-5 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 79cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U10-5 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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