Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 185kg. The Kubota KX016-4 is 25cm wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET18 has 4kW more power.
- Width: the Kubota KX016-4 is 25cm wider.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET18 is the bigger machine by 185kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET18 digs 15cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 2,402 mm |
| Width | 1240mm | 990 mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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
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 ET18 if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 185kg
- you want one that digs 15cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET18 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX016-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 185kg. The Kubota KX016-4 is 25cm wider. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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