Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 866kg and digs 23cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 866kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U27-4 digs 23cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 2,590 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Wacker Neuson EZ17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 866kg
- you want one that digs 23cm deeper
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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. 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 U27-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 866kg and digs 23cm deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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