Head to head
Kubota U48-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,978kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,978kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U48-4 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4775kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Engine power | 40.5PS | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,323 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Kubota U48-4, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 2,978kg
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 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 U48-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,978kg. The Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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