Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 3kW more power and digs 13cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 3kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 13cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is the bigger machine by 24kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | 2,590 mm |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the EZ17 if...
- you want one that has 3kW more power
- you want one that digs 13cm deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 24kg
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.
Full EZ17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U17-3a and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 3kW more power and digs 13cm deeper. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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