Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a mini excavator from Wacker Neuson. It weighs 17,456 lb and digs 13′ 8″ deep. Power comes from a Perkins 404J-E22T diesel engine of 56.3 hp. Listed with zero tail swing.
Wacker Neuson EZ80 specifications
- Operating weight
- 17,456 lb (7,918 kg)
- Maximum digging depth
- 13′ 8″ (4,169 mm)
- Engine
- Perkins 404J-E22T
- Engine power
- 56.3 hp (42 kW)
- Fuel
- Diesel
Features
| Hydraulic thumb | Not listed by Wacker Neuson |
| Side swing boom | Not listed by Wacker Neuson |
| Retractable tracks | Not listed by Wacker Neuson |
| Pilot joystick controls | Not listed by Wacker Neuson |
| Zero tail swing | ✓ Listed |
| Quick coupler | Not listed by Wacker Neuson |
| Auxiliary hydraulics | Not listed by Wacker Neuson |
| Enclosed cab | Not listed by Wacker Neuson |
Engine certification
Verified The Perkins 404J-E22T engine is covered by U.S. EPA certificate VPKXL02.2IR1-015 (engine family VPKXL02.2IR1, model year 2027, Tier 4 (Final or Phase In)), listed in EPA's records as engine model 404J-E22TA(C2.2).
Checked against the U.S. EPA, nonroad compression-ignition engine certification data on October 24, 2026. The certificate covers the engine; check that the engine on the machine delivered carries the EPA emission label for its model year.
Before you buy
At 17,456 lb, the Wacker Neuson EZ80 on a typical equipment trailer puts about 18,700 – 19,700 lb behind the tow vehicle, to be checked against the vehicle's towing rating and the trailer's gross weight rating. Towing a mini excavator: trailers, ratings and licences →
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Machines like the Wacker Neuson EZ80, compared
| Machine | Brand | Operating weight | Dig depth | Engine | Features | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wacker Neuson EZ80 | Wacker Neuson | 17,456 lb | 13′ 8″ | Perkins 404J-E22T · 56.3 hp EPA ✓ | Zero tail | |
| Yanmar ViO80-7 | Yanmar | 18,409 lb | 14′ 3″ | Yanmar · 67 hp | Zero tail | |
| Cat 306 CR | Cat | 15,765 lb | 13′ 6″ | Cat C2.4 · 55.9 hp | ||
| Kubota KX080-5 | Kubota | 18,519 lb | Kubota V3307 · 66.6 hp EPA ✓ | Pilot controls | $138,273 | |
| Takeuchi TB290 | Takeuchi | 18,585 lb | 14′ 6″ | 69.2 hp | ||
| JCB 85Z | JCB | 18,298 lb | 12′ 7″ | 64.4 hp | Zero tail | |
| Cat 307.5 | Cat | 17,906 lb | 15′ 3″ | Cat C2.4 · 54.8 hp | ||
| Takeuchi TB280FR | Takeuchi | 18,805 lb | 14′ 11″ | 69.2 hp | ||
| JCB 86C | JCB | 18,960 lb | 14′ 10″ | 64.4 hp |
Chosen by operating weight and digging depth within about a quarter of this machine's, closest first. US prices published by each brand.
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