Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 1,030kg and has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 1,030kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET20 has 6kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 96cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 2,683 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 ET20 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,030kg
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that digs 96cm (3ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 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 ET20?
The Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 1,030kg and has 6kW more power. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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