Head to head
Kubota U10-5 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e digs 52cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17e digs 52cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-5 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 1800mm | 2,323 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Kubota U10-5, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 EZ17e if...
- you want one that digs 52cm (1.5ft) deeper
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 U10-5 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e digs 52cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U10-5 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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