Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 3,488kg and digs 1.36m (4.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 3,488kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 1.36m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 4,184 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
| Engine power | - | 42 kW |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Wacker Neuson ET65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the ET65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,488kg
- you want one that digs 1.36m (4.5ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U27-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 3,488kg and digs 1.36m (4.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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