Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Kubota KX016-4 is 54cm (2ft) wider and is the bigger machine by 511kg. The Wacker Neuson ET08 has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota KX016-4 is 54cm (2ft) wider.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX016-4 is the bigger machine by 511kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX016-4 digs 48cm (1.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET08 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 1,766 mm |
| Width | 1240mm | 700 mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 9.9 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 54cm (2ft) wider
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 511kg
- you want one that digs 48cm (1.5ft) deeper
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 ET08 if...
- you want one that has 0kW more power
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Full ET08 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX016-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Kubota KX016-4 is 54cm (2ft) wider and is the bigger machine by 511kg. The Wacker Neuson ET08 has 0kW more power. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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