Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,218kg and has 31kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,218kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 31kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 1.71m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | 4,169 mm |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 42 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,218kg
- you want one that has 31kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.71m (5.5ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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 EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,218kg and has 31kW more power. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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