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Kubota U55-4 vs Wacker Neuson EZ50

The Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 553kg and has 1kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota U55-4
Kubota U55-4 - image: kubota-eu.com
Wacker Neuson EZ50
Wacker Neuson EZ50 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota U55-4Wacker Neuson EZ50
Operating weight5400kg4,847 to 5,855 kg
Engine power46PS32.5 kW
Breakout force-36.8 kN
Length-6,050 mm
Dig depth-3,667 mm
Width-1,960 mm
Height-2,667 mm

Sources: Kubota U55-4, Wacker Neuson EZ50. 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 553kg
  • you want one that has 1kW more power

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 EZ50 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,667 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 EZ50 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota U55-4 and the Wacker Neuson EZ50?

The Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 553kg and has 1kW more power. The Kubota U55-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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