Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 1,025kg and has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 1,025kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET20 has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,683 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 ET20 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,025kg
- you want one that has 6kW more power
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 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 ET20?
The Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 1,025kg and has 6kW more power. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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