Wacker Neuson EZ36 equipment comparison
Compare Wacker Neuson EZ36 specifications with competing equipment. Published values and source documents from Shield Equipment, Parry Sound, Ontario.
Wacker Neuson EZ36 compared with Kubota KX040-4
These machines are closely matched across all key specifications.
Engine
| Specification | EZ36 | KX040-4 |
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| Engine Model | Yanmar 3TNV88F | Not published |
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| Engine Power | 18.2 kW | 18.3 kW |
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| Engine | Kubota D1105 | Not published |
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| Power | 18.2 kW (24 hp) | Not published |
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| Emissions | EPA / CARB Tier 4 Final | Not published |
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Transport & Access
| Specification | EZ36 | KX040-4 |
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| Tail Configuration | Zero-tail swing | Conventional tail swing |
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| Min Width (Retracted) | 1,750 mm | Not published |
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| Width (Expanded) | 1,750 mm | Not published |
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| Overall Height | 2,492 mm | Not published |
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| Transport Length | 5,504 mm | Not published |
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Working Range
| Specification | EZ36 | KX040-4 |
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| Digging Radius | 5,400 mm | ~5,260 mm |
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| Dump Height | 3,690 mm | ~3,490 mm |
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Digging Performance
| Specification | EZ36 | KX040-4 |
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| Bucket Dig Force | 37 kN | ~33.8 kN |
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| Arm Dig Force | 22 kN | ~18.6 kN |
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Mobility
| Specification | EZ36 | KX040-4 |
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| Ground Pressure | 40 kPa | Not published |
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| Travel Speed (max) | 5.4 km/h | ~5.4 km/h |
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Hydraulics
| Specification | EZ36 | KX040-4 |
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| Pump Capacity | ~60 L/min | ~45 L/min |
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| Working Hydraulic Pressure | 245 bar | ~220 bar |
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Dimensions & Weight
| Specification | EZ36 | KX040-4 |
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| Operating Weight | 3,718 – 4,945 kg | ~3,650 kg |
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Performance
| Specification | EZ36 | KX040-4 |
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| Max Dig Depth | 3,497 mm | 3,410 mm |
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| Bucket Dig Force | 37.0 kN | Not published |
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| Arm Dig Force | 22.0 kN | Not published |
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| Swing Speed | ~9.0 rpm | Not published |
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| Gradeability | 30° (57%) | Not published |
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| Travel Speed Lo / Hi | 2.8 / 5.4 km/h | Not published |
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Reach & Depth
| Specification | EZ36 | KX040-4 |
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| Max Dig Depth | 3,497 mm (11 ft 6 in) | Not published |
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| Max Reach | 5,400 mm (17 ft 9 in) | Not published |
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| Ground Clearance | 275 mm (10.8 in) | Not published |
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| Max Dump Height | 3,690 mm (12 ft 1 in) | Not published |
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Undercarriage
| Specification | EZ36 | KX040-4 |
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| Track Gauge | 1,200 – 1,750 mm (retractable) | Not published |
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| Shoe Width | 300 mm std (400 mm wide option) | Not published |
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Hydraulics & Controls
| Specification | EZ36 | KX040-4 |
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| System Pressure | 245 bar (3,553 psi) | Not published |
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| Main Pumps | 2× variable displacement piston | Not published |
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| Aux Flow | ~60 L/min | Not published |
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| Controls | ISO / SAE pattern — switchable | Not published |
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Sources
- 2026 CAD Compact Equipment PLOG (Effective April 1, 2026) REV1 Wacker Neuson 2026
- Legacy shieldequipment.ca website content Shield Equipment Ltd 2026
- Competitor Specification Data — Manufacturer Spec Sheets (2024–2025) Various manufacturers 2025
Missing figures are marked “Not published”; they are not estimates.