Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Wacker Neuson ET16 has 4kW more power and digs 16cm deeper. The Kubota KX016-4 is 25cm wider and is the bigger machine by 11kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET16 has 4kW more power.
- Width: the Kubota KX016-4 is 25cm wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET16 digs 16cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX016-4 is the bigger machine by 11kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 2,413 mm |
| Width | 1240mm | 990 mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 25cm wider
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11kg
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 ET16 if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 16cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET16 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX016-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Wacker Neuson ET16 has 4kW more power and digs 16cm deeper. The Kubota KX016-4 is 25cm wider and is the bigger machine by 11kg. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.