Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Kubota U17-3a digs 14cm deeper. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 97kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota U17-3a digs 14cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 97kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | 2,323 mm |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
- you want one that digs 14cm deeper
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 EZ17e if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 97kg
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.
Full EZ17e specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U17-3a and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Kubota U17-3a digs 14cm deeper. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 97kg. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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