Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 755kg and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 755kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 has 3kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 34cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | 2,803 mm |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 14.6 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,199 mm |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Height | - | 2,412 mm |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 EZ26 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 755kg
- you want one that has 3kW more power
- you want one that digs 34cm (1ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,803 mm. 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 U17-3a and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 755kg and has 3kW more power. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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