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Kubota U20 vs Wacker Neuson EW100

The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 42kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota U20
Kubota U20 - image: Kubota UK
Wacker Neuson EW100
Wacker Neuson EW100 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota U20Wacker Neuson EW100
Engine power13.5kW / 19hp55.4 kW
Machine weight2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy)-
Max dig depth2,540mm-
Max width1,500mm-
Travel speed2.2 / 4.2km/h-
Breakout force-73.3 kN
Length-6,707 mm
Operating weight-10,625 to 11,855 kg
Dig depth-4,968 mm
Width-2,450 mm
Height-2,980 mm

Sources: Kubota U20, Wacker Neuson EW100. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the U20 if...

A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.

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Buy or hire the EW100 if...

  • you want one that has 42kW more power

A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.

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Full EW100 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota U20 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?

The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 42kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.

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