Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 25kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,052kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 25kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 3,052kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 ET42 if...
- you want one that has 25kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,052kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 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 ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 25kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,052kg. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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