Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Wacker Neuson DW10
The Wacker Neuson DW10 has 9kW more power. The Kubota KX016-4 is the bigger machine by 308kg and is 5cm wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson DW10 has 9kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX016-4 is the bigger machine by 308kg.
- Width: the Kubota KX016-4 is 5cm wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Wacker Neuson DW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 1,232 to 1,278 kg |
| Width | 1240mm | 1,194 mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 18.9 kW |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | - |
| Length | - | 3,133 mm |
| Height | - | 2,723 mm |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Skip capacity | - | 415 l |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Wacker Neuson DW10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 308kg
- you want one that is 5cm wider
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Buy or hire the DW10 if...
- you want one that has 9kW more power
A 1 tonne front-tip site dumper, the size hired to move spoil and aggregate across a building plot or a big garden job where a barrow would take all day.
Full DW10 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX016-4 and the Wacker Neuson DW10?
The Wacker Neuson DW10 has 9kW more power. The Kubota KX016-4 is the bigger machine by 308kg and is 5cm wider. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson DW10 is a wheel dumper, 1 tonne payload.
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