Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Kubota U36-4 digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota U36-4 digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | 2,323 mm |
| Width | 1700 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper
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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e?
The Kubota U36-4 digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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