Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 135kg and digs 2cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 135kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U27-4 digs 2cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 2,803 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,199 mm |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Height | - | 2,412 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 135kg
- you want one that digs 2cm 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 EZ26 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,803 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.
Full EZ26 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U27-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 135kg and digs 2cm deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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