Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 1,380kg and has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 1,380kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET25 has 7kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET25 digs 1.0m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 2,722 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 14.6 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Width | - | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 ET25 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,380kg
- you want one that has 7kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.0m (3.5ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 1,380kg and has 7kW more power. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.