Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 34kW more power and digs 2.46m (8ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET65 has 34kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 2.46m (8ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 4,184 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 42 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Buy or hire the ET65 if...
- you want one that has 34kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.46m (8ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 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 ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 34kW more power and digs 2.46m (8ft) deeper. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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