Head to head
Kubota U50-5 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 1,980kg and digs 53cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 1,980kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 53cm (1.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U50-5 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,775kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,370mm | 3,895 mm |
| Engine power | 40.4kW | 45.5 kW |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Kubota U50-5, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the EW65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,980kg
- you want one that digs 53cm (1.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 5kW 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 3,895 mm.
Full EW65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U50-5 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 1,980kg and digs 53cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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