Head to head
Kubota KX015-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET24
The Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 730kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 730kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET24 has 4kW more power.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET24 digs 35cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX015-4 | Wacker Neuson ET24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1470kg | 2,200 to 2,746 kg |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 2,602 mm |
| Width | 990mm | 1,400 mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 21.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,022 mm |
| Height | - | 2,392 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX015-4, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 ET24 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 730kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that is 41cm (1.5ft) wider
- you want one that digs 35cm (1ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 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 2,602 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 ET24?
The Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 730kg and has 4kW more power. The Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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