Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 14,571kg and has 48kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 14,571kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 48kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 55 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 5,442 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 14,571kg
- you want one that has 48kW more power
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-3 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 14,571kg and has 48kW more power. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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