Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 25kW more power and digs 1.82m (6ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 25kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 1.82m (6ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 3,544 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 ET42 if...
- you want one that has 25kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.82m (6ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 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 ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 25kW more power and digs 1.82m (6ft) deeper. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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