Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Kubota U36-4 digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota U36-4 digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Kubota U36-4 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Width | 1700 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Wacker Neuson EZ17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
- you want one that digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 4kW more power
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 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 U36-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Kubota U36-4 digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper and has 4kW more power. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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