Head to head
Kubota U55-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The Kubota U55-4 has 16kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,682kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U55-4 has 16kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 1,682kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U55-4 | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5400kg | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Engine power | 46PS | 18.2 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 35 kN |
| Length | - | 5,508 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,497 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,711 mm |
Sources: Kubota U55-4, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 has 16kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,682kg
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 EZ36 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 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 EZ36 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U55-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?
The Kubota U55-4 has 16kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,682kg. The Kubota U55-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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