Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 5,098kg and has 35kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 5,098kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET65 has 35kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 42 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,184 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 ET65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,098kg
- you want one that has 35kW more power
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 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 ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 5,098kg and has 35kW more power. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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