Head to head
Kubota U50-5 vs Wacker Neuson DW10
The Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 3,543kg and has 22kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 3,543kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U50-5 has 22kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U50-5 | Wacker Neuson DW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,775kg | 1,232 to 1,278 kg |
| Engine power | 40.4kW | 18.9 kW |
| Dig depth | 3,370mm | - |
| Length | - | 3,133 mm |
| Width | - | 1,194 mm |
| Height | - | 2,723 mm |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Skip capacity | - | 415 l |
Sources: Kubota U50-5, Wacker Neuson DW10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U50-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,543kg
- you want one that has 22kW more power
A mid-size mini excavator for groundworkers who need more reach and dig depth than the smaller Kubota models while still keeping a compact machine for site access. Suits drainage, footings and utility trenching.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the DW10 if...
A 1 tonne front-tip site dumper, the size hired to move spoil and aggregate across a building plot or a big garden job where a barrow would take all day.
Full DW10 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U50-5 and the Wacker Neuson DW10?
The Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 3,543kg and has 22kW more power. The Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson DW10 is a wheel dumper, 1 tonne payload.
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