Head to head
Kubota U48-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3,051kg and has 16kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3,051kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U48-4 has 16kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U48-4 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4775kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Engine power | 40.5PS | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Kubota U48-4, Wacker Neuson EZ17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U48-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,051kg
- you want one that has 16kW more power
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 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 U48-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3,051kg and has 16kW more power. The Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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