Head to head
Kubota U50-5 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 3,143kg and digs 80cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 3,143kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 80cm (2.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U50-5 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,775kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,370mm | 4,169 mm |
| Engine power | 40.4kW | 42 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Kubota U50-5, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,143kg
- you want one that digs 80cm (2.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 2kW more power
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. 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.
Full EZ80 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U50-5 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 3,143kg and digs 80cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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