Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Wacker Neuson ET08 has 2kW more power and is the bigger machine by 54kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET08 has 2kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET08 is the bigger machine by 54kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET08 digs 5cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 1,766 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 9.9 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ET08 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 54kg
- you want one that digs 5cm deeper
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Full ET08 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Wacker Neuson ET08 has 2kW more power and is the bigger machine by 54kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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