Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Wacker Neuson ET08 has 2kW more power and is the bigger machine by 49kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET08 has 2kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET08 is the bigger machine by 49kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 9.9 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
Buy or hire the ET08 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 49kg
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Full ET08 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-3 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Wacker Neuson ET08 has 2kW more power and is the bigger machine by 49kg. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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