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Kubota U27-4 vs Wacker Neuson EW100

The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 8,035kg and digs 2.15m (7ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota U27-4
Kubota U27-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com
Wacker Neuson EW100
Wacker Neuson EW100 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota U27-4Wacker Neuson EW100
Operating weight2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant10,625 to 11,855 kg
Dig depth2,820mm maximum4,968 mm
Maximum reach4,740mm-
Breakout force-73.3 kN
Length-6,707 mm
Width-2,450 mm
Height-2,980 mm
Engine power-55.4 kW

Sources: Kubota U27-4, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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.

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Buy or hire the EW100 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,035kg
  • you want one that digs 2.15m (7ft) deeper

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 U27-4 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?

The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 8,035kg and digs 2.15m (7ft) deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.

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