Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Wacker Neuson EZ50
The Wacker Neuson EZ50 has 21kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,147kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 has 21kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is the bigger machine by 3,147kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 digs 1.21m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Wacker Neuson EZ50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 4,847 to 5,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | 3,667 mm |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 36.8 kN |
| Length | - | 6,050 mm |
| Width | - | 1,960 mm |
| Height | - | 2,667 mm |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Wacker Neuson EZ50. 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 EZ50 if...
- you want one that has 21kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,147kg
- you want one that digs 1.21m (4ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,667 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 EZ50?
The Wacker Neuson EZ50 has 21kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,147kg. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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