Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 2,018kg and has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 2,018kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 has 7kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | 3,497 mm |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 18.2 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 35 kN |
| Length | - | 5,508 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,711 mm |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 EZ36 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,018kg
- you want one that has 7kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 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 EZ36?
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 2,018kg and has 7kW more power. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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