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Kubota K008-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 47kW more power and digs 3.72m (12ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 47kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 3.72m (12ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 5,442 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 55 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Buy or hire the ET145 if...
- you want one that has 47kW more power
- you want one that digs 3.72m (12ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 47kW more power and digs 3.72m (12ft) deeper. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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