2026 Wacker Neuson EZ36 Zero Tail Swing Mini Excavator For Sale — Sequim, WA & Olympic Peninsula

The new 2026 Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a 3.6-to-4-ton class zero tail swing compact mini excavator engineered for underground utility contractors, septic installers, residential excavators, commercial landscapers, and rural acreage owners who need production-rate digging muscle in confined working quarters. Available now at Leitz Farm Supply & Equipment Sales in Sequim, Washington, this versatile machine combines an efficient 24.4 HP Yanmar 3TNV88F diesel engine with an operating weight ranging from 7,791 to 9,811 lbs, delivering up to 11 feet 6 inches (137.7 in.) of maximum digging depth with a long dipperstick.

While conventional tail swing machines risk damaging cab cowlings or surrounding property when rotating in close quarters, the EZ36 features a true zero tail swing (ZTS) upper carriage. The counterweight rotates within the track width, allowing operators to dig flush along foundation footings, property fences, retaining walls, and roadside traffic barriers without fear of rear impact. Powered by an advanced multi-pump hydraulic system producing 30.8 GPM of total hydraulic flow at 3,481 PSI, the EZ36 delivers 7,868 lbf of bucket breakout force and fast, simultaneous multi-function cycle speeds. For excavation contractors and property owners across Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, and surrounding Western Washington counties, the EZ36 provides the tight-access agility and hydraulic power needed to tackle wet Pacific Northwest clay, packed glacial till, and rocky acreage. Every unit at Leitz Farm Supply includes a full factory pre-delivery inspection (PDI), fluids topped, and factory warranty backing from our certified Sequim dealership.

Zero Tail Agility, Hydraulic Efficiency & Excavation Muscle

• True Zero Tail Swing Maneuverability: The upper carriage rotates completely inside the 68.9-inch machine width. Operators can focus entirely on bucket grade, trench alignment, and obstacles without constantly checking mirror clearance for rear swing strikes against trees, buildings, or passing traffic.

• Efficient 24.4 HP Yanmar Diesel (No DEF, No DPF Regens): Powered by the proven Yanmar 3TNV88F 3-cylinder diesel engine, the EZ36 operates at 24.4 gross horsepower. Because it stays within the sub-25 HP Tier 4 Final threshold, it eliminates the need for Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), complex particulate filters (DPF), and high-heat regeneration cycles—ensuring hassle-free cold starts and lower lifetime operating costs.

• High-Output Hydraulic Flow (30.8 GPM Total System Flow): Engineered with dual axial piston pumps and dual gear pumps operating at 3,481 PSI, the EZ36 easily runs demanding hydraulic attachments—including hydraulic thumbs, heavy-duty rock breakers, compaction plates, and post-hole augers—without starving the travel circuits.

• Long-Reach Digging Envelope & Clean Dumping: With the available long dipperstick, the EZ36 achieves a maximum digging depth of 137.7 inches (11 ft. 6 in.), a ground-level reach of 226.3 inches (nearly 19 feet), and a dump clearance height over 10 feet 11 inches—allowing effortless loading into high-sided tandem dump trucks and high-walled trailers.

• Available 4-Way Angle Dozer Blade & Float: The front dozer blade includes standard float and optional 4-way hydraulic angling, allowing operators to backfill utility trenches in a single continuous pass without crabbing the excavator tracks.

Key Technical Specifications

Real-World Jobsite Applications

• Tight Residential & Commercial Utilities: Installing electrical conduits, water service lines, and telecom connections in established neighborhoods requires operating inches from garage doors, masonry walls, and fences. The EZ36 swings 360 degrees without scraping structures.

• Septic System Installation & Repair: Setting septic tank beds and digging gravity or pressure drain fields on rural acreage requires depth and clean wall stability. With an 11' 6" dig depth, the EZ36 handles standard tank excavations and cuts precise drain trenches with minimal lawn disruption.

• Rock Retaining Walls & Boulder Placement: When paired with an optional hydraulic thumb, the EZ36's hydraulic precision and low center of gravity allow operators to pick, rotate, and seat 1-man to 3-man landscape boulders and ecology blocks along steep road cuts.

• Land Clearing, Stump Removal & Trail Building: Ripping out stubborn blackberry root crowns, vine maple, and coastal cedar stumps demands aggressive bucket breakout. The EZ36 bites into tough roots with 7,868 lbf of breakout force while maintaining traction on soft logging paths.

• Foundation Footings & Drainage Ditching: Cut clean, vertical footings for pole barns, home additions, and shop pads. The independent boom swing allows parallel offset trenching directly along existing foundation walls.

Olympic Peninsula & Western Washington Terrain Relevance

Operating compact equipment west of the Cascades requires machines built to handle deep winter mud, wet marine clay, dense glacial hardpan, and steep foothill slopes.

• Sequim & Dungeness Valley: Ideal for irrigation canal cleaning, hobby farm ditch maintenance, horse pasture drainage, and tight estate landscaping across dry-belt parcels where minimal turf disturbance is required.

• Port Angeles & Foothill Ridges: Provides the grade climbing stability and tractive effort needed to terrace residential hillsides, clear windblown tree limbs, and dig foundation footings into rocky glacial till.

• Forks & The West End: The high annual rainfall turns coastal jobsite soil into slick slurry. The EZ36's 11.8-inch rubber tracks distribute machine weight across a broad contact area, while sealed undercarriage rollers keep abrasive rock slurry out of internal bearings.

• Port Townsend, Chimacum & East Jefferson County: The perfect size for small-farm infrastructure, culvert installations, orchard water lines, and estate grading where larger 5-ton to 8-ton machines are too wide to navigate between tree rows or access gates.

Competitor Comparisons: 3.5-to-4-Ton Mini Excavators

Excavation contractors and landowners cross-shopping the 3.5-ton compact excavator class frequently compare the Wacker Neuson EZ36 against the Kubota U35-4, Bobcat E35 (25 HP / 33 HP), Caterpillar 303.5 CR, and John Deere 35G / 35P:

• Versus Kubota U35-4: The Wacker Neuson EZ36 offers deeper maximum dig depth (137.7 inches vs. Kubota’s 125.8 inches on standard configurations) and a more spacious operator station with intuitive jog-dial control and four-position adjustable windshield glass.

• Versus Bobcat E35 (25 HP): While both operate under the 25 HP Tier-4 threshold without DEF, the EZ36 provides higher auxiliary hydraulic flow across its dual-piston architecture, providing faster hydraulic thumb and breaker actuation under continuous load.

• Versus Caterpillar 303.5 CR: The EZ36 offers exceptional serviceability via wide-opening side and rear engine panels and an easily tiltable cab, allowing faster routine greasing, filter changes, and hydraulic diagnostics on rural jobsites.

• Versus John Deere 35G / 35P: The EZ36 features an optional 4-way angle dozer blade and the available Wacker Neuson Vertical Digging System (VDS), allowing the operator to tilt the upper structure by up to 15 degrees to dig vertical trenches on slopes—a feature unavailable from standard domestic competitors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2026 Wacker Neuson EZ36 require Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) or DPF filters?

No. The Yanmar 3TNV88F diesel engine is rated at 24.4 gross horsepower. Because it falls below the 25 HP threshold, it satisfies EPA Tier 4 Final standards without requiring Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), or automated exhaust regeneration burn cycles.

What does "Zero Tail Swing" mean on the EZ36?

Zero tail swing (ZTS) means the counterweight and upper structure rotate completely within the width of the rubber tracks. You can slew 360 degrees directly next to a house wall, fence, or obstacle without the rear of the machine striking anything.

What is the maximum digging depth of the EZ36?

Equipped with the long dipperstick, the EZ36 achieves a maximum digging depth of 137.7 inches (11 feet 5.7 inches) and a ground-level reach of 226.3 inches (18 feet 10.3 inches).

Can the EZ36 run a hydraulic thumb and breaker at the same time?

Yes. The EZ36 comes standard with auxiliary hydraulic piping and can be equipped with secondary auxiliary circuits, allowing seamless operation of hydraulic thumbs alongside hydraulic rock breakers, compactors, or augers.

Can the Wacker Neuson EZ36 be legally towed with a 3/4-ton pickup?

Yes. With an operating weight between 7,791 and 9,811 lbs (depending on cab, counterweight, and bucket options), the EZ36 can be towed on a standard 12,000-lb to 14,000-lb GVWR equipment trailer behind a properly equipped 3/4-ton or 1-ton truck (such as a Ford F-250 or F-350).

Where can I demo or buy the Wacker Neuson EZ36 in Western Washington?

The 2026 Wacker Neuson EZ36 is available at Leitz Farm Supply & Equipment Sales in Sequim, Washington, serving contractors, farms, and landowners across Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, and surrounding Western Washington counties with machine sales, factory warranty service, and genuine OEM parts.

Dealership Support, Commercial Financing & Delivery

At Leitz Farm Supply & Equipment Sales, we back every machine with complete dealer resources:

• Competitive Financing & Low-Rate Programs: Flexible low-rate APR financing, zero-down commercial financing, and capital lease terms tailored to contractors, landscapers, and agricultural operations.

• Buckets & Custom Rigging Packages: Configure your EZ36 with hydraulic thumbs, quick-couplers, 12" to 24" trenching buckets, 48" clean-up/grading buckets, or mechanical rippers.

• Factory Warranty & Service: Factory-trained technicians, hydraulic flow diagnostics, and complete warranty work handled locally at our Sequim service facility.

• Genuine OEM Parts: Full inventory of Wacker Neuson and Yanmar filters, preventative maintenance kits, rubber tracks, and replacement wear pins for fast turnaround.

• Direct Jobsite Delivery: Equipment delivery available directly to your jobsite, shop, or yard throughout Sequim, Port Angeles, Joyce, Forks, Port Townsend, Chimacum, and across Western Washington.

Contact Leitz Farm Supply & Equipment Sales in Sequim, WA today at LEITZFARMSUPPLY.com or visit our dealership to lock in current pricing and schedule your machine walkaround.