Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 745kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET18 has 6kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET18 is the bigger machine by 745kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 ET18 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 745kg
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET18 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-3 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 745kg. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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