Head to head
Kubota U55-4 vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 5,225kg and has 22kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 5,225kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW100 has 22kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U55-4 | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5400kg | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Engine power | 46PS | 55.4 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,968 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: Kubota U55-4, Wacker Neuson EW100. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U55-4 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.4 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Full U55-4 specifications →Buy or hire the EW100 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,225kg
- you want one that has 22kW 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.
Full EW100 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U55-4 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 5,225kg and has 22kW more power. The Kubota U55-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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