Head to head
Kubota KX015-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 14,081kg and has 45kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 14,081kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 45kW more power.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is 1.5m (5ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 3.19m (10.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX015-4 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1470kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 5,442 mm |
| Width | 990mm | 2,490 mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 55 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX015-4, Wacker Neuson ET145. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX015-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,470kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 14,081kg
- you want one that has 45kW more power
- you want one that is 1.5m (5ft) wider
- you want one that digs 3.19m (10.5ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX015-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 14,081kg and has 45kW more power. The Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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