Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 38kW more power and digs 1.56m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW100 has 38kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW100 digs 1.56m (5ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EW100 is 75cm (2.5ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | 4,968 mm |
| Width | 1700 mm | 2,450 mm |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | 55.4 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Wacker Neuson EW100. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Buy or hire the EW100 if...
- you want one that has 38kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.56m (5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 75cm (2.5ft) wider
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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U36-4 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 38kW more power and digs 1.56m (5ft) deeper. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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