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Kubota U55-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e

The Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 3,603kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota U55-4
Kubota U55-4 - image: kubota-eu.com
Wacker Neuson EZ17e
Wacker Neuson EZ17e - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota U55-4Wacker Neuson EZ17e
Operating weight5400kg1,797 to 2,151 kg
Engine power46PS-
Breakout force-14.8 kN
Length-3,554 to 3,584 mm
Dig depth-2,323 mm
Width-990 to 1,300 mm
Height-2,365 mm

Sources: Kubota U55-4, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the U55-4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,603kg

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.4 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.

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Full U55-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the EZ17e if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. 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.

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Full EZ17e specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota U55-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?

The Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 3,603kg. The Kubota U55-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.

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