Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 32kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,538kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET65 has 32kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 4,538kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 1.93m (6.5ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is 71cm (2.5ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 4,184 mm |
| Width | 1240mm | 1,950 mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 42 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Wacker Neuson ET65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
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 ET65 if...
- you want one that has 32kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,538kg
- you want one that digs 1.93m (6.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 71cm (2.5ft) wider
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX016-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 32kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,538kg. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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