Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 750kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET18 has 6kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET18 is the bigger machine by 750kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET18 digs 68cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 ET18 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 750kg
- you want one that digs 68cm (2ft) deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 750kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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