Wacker Neuson EZ17 equipment comparison
Compare Wacker Neuson EZ17 specifications with competing equipment. Published values and source documents from Shield Equipment, Parry Sound, Ontario.
Wacker Neuson EZ17 compared with Kubota KX018-4
These machines are broadly comparable, with meaningful differences in a few areas.
Engine
| Specification | EZ17 | KX018-4 |
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| Engine Model | Yanmar 3TNV80F | Kubota 3D82AE-3D |
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| Engine Power | 12.7 kW | 10.7 kW |
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| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV70 | Not published |
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| Power | 12.7 kW (17 hp) | Not published |
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| Displacement | 1.123 L | Not published |
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| Emissions | EPA / CARB Tier 4 Final | Not published |
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Transport & Access
| Specification | EZ17 | KX018-4 |
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| Tail Configuration | Zero-tail swing | Conventional tail swing |
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| Min Width (Retracted) | 990 mm | 990 mm |
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| Width (Expanded) | 1,390 mm | 1,390 mm |
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| Overall Height | 2,295 mm | 2,285 mm |
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| Transport Length | 3,990 mm | 3,920 mm |
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Working Range
| Specification | EZ17 | KX018-4 |
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| Digging Radius | 3,990 mm | ~3,790 mm |
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| Dump Height | 2,690 mm | ~2,490 mm |
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Digging Performance
| Specification | EZ17 | KX018-4 |
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| Bucket Dig Force | 19.5 kN | ~17.2 kN |
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| Arm Dig Force | 11 kN | ~9.3 kN |
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Mobility
| Specification | EZ17 | KX018-4 |
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| Ground Pressure | 28.5 kPa | 31.1 kPa |
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| Travel Speed (max) | 4.5 km/h | 4.4 km/h |
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Hydraulics
| Specification | EZ17 | KX018-4 |
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| Pump Capacity | 40 L/min | ~35 L/min |
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| Working Hydraulic Pressure | 235 bar | ~210 bar |
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Dimensions & Weight
| Specification | EZ17 | KX018-4 |
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| Operating Weight | 1,887 kg | 1,905 kg |
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Performance
| Specification | EZ17 | KX018-4 |
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| Max Dig Depth | 2,590 mm | 2,519 mm |
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| Bucket Dig Force | 19.5 kN | Not published |
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| Arm Dig Force | 11.0 kN | Not published |
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| Swing Speed | 9.9 rpm | Not published |
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| Gradeability | 30° (57%) | Not published |
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| Travel Speed Lo / Hi | 1.8 / 3.6 km/h | Not published |
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Reach & Depth
| Specification | EZ17 | KX018-4 |
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| Max Dig Depth | 2,590 mm (8 ft 6 in) | Not published |
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| Max Reach | 3,990 mm (13 ft 1 in) | Not published |
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| Ground Clearance | 160 mm (6.3 in) | Not published |
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| Max Dump Height | 2,690 mm (8 ft 10 in) | Not published |
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Undercarriage
| Specification | EZ17 | KX018-4 |
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| Track Gauge | 990 mm expanded / 710 mm retracted | Not published |
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| Shoe Width | 230 mm std (300 mm wide option) | Not published |
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| Track on Ground | 1,060 mm | Not published |
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Hydraulics & Controls
| Specification | EZ17 | KX018-4 |
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| System Pressure | 235 bar (3,408 psi) | Not published |
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| Main Pumps | 2× variable displacement piston | Not published |
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| Aux Flow | ~40 L/min | Not published |
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| Controls | ISO / SAE pattern — switchable | Not published |
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Sources
- Wacker Neuson EZ17-2 Official Specification Sheet (E1704, Canada, Long Dipperstick) Wacker Neuson 2024
- Legacy shieldequipment.ca website content Shield Equipment Ltd 2026
- Kubota KX018-4 Official Specification Sheet (Canada) Kubota Canada 2023
Missing figures are marked “Not published”; they are not estimates.