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Kubota U50-5 vs Wacker Neuson EW100

The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 5,850kg and digs 1.6m (5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota U50-5
Kubota U50-5 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com
Wacker Neuson EW100
Wacker Neuson EW100 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota U50-5Wacker Neuson EW100
Operating weight4,775kg10,625 to 11,855 kg
Dig depth3,370mm4,968 mm
Engine power40.4kW55.4 kW
Breakout force-73.3 kN
Length-6,707 mm
Width-2,450 mm
Height-2,980 mm

Sources: Kubota U50-5, Wacker Neuson EW100. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the U50-5 if...

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.

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Buy or hire the EW100 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,850kg
  • you want one that digs 1.6m (5ft) deeper
  • you want one that has 15kW more power

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 4,968 mm.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota U50-5 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?

The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 5,850kg and digs 1.6m (5ft) deeper. The Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.

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