Head to head
Kubota U48-4 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 16kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,980kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 16kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 1,980kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U48-4 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4775kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Engine power | 40.5PS | 45.5 kW |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Kubota U48-4, Wacker Neuson EW65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U48-4 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the EW65 if...
- you want one that has 16kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,980kg
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 3,895 mm.
Full EW65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U48-4 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 16kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,980kg. The Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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