Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 34kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,055kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 34kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 5,055kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.44m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | 3,895 mm |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 45.5 kW |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Wacker Neuson EW65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the EW65 if...
- you want one that has 34kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,055kg
- you want one that digs 1.44m (4.5ft) 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 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U17-3a and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 34kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,055kg. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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