Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 7,735kg and has 48kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 7,735kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET90 has 48kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET90 digs 2.96m (9.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 4,679 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 55.4 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,735kg
- you want one that has 48kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.96m (9.5ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 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 ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 7,735kg and has 48kW more power. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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