Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Wacker Neuson ET16 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 554kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET16 has 6kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET16 is the bigger machine by 554kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET16 digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 2,413 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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
Buy or hire the ET16 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 554kg
- you want one that digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Wacker Neuson ET16 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 554kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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