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Kubota U27-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ50

The Wacker Neuson EZ50 is the bigger machine by 2,257kg and digs 85cm (3ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota U27-4
Kubota U27-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com
Wacker Neuson EZ50
Wacker Neuson EZ50 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota U27-4Wacker Neuson EZ50
Operating weight2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant4,847 to 5,855 kg
Dig depth2,820mm maximum3,667 mm
Maximum reach4,740mm-
Breakout force-36.8 kN
Length-6,050 mm
Width-1,960 mm
Height-2,667 mm
Engine power-32.5 kW

Sources: Kubota U27-4, Wacker Neuson EZ50. 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 EZ50 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,257kg
  • you want one that digs 85cm (3ft) deeper

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,667 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota U27-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ50?

The Wacker Neuson EZ50 is the bigger machine by 2,257kg and digs 85cm (3ft) deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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