Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 46kW more power and is the bigger machine by 7,170kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET90 has 46kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 7,170kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET90 digs 2.43m (8ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is 1.01m (3.5ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 4,679 mm |
| Width | 1240mm | 2,250 mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 55.4 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that has 46kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,170kg
- you want one that digs 2.43m (8ft) deeper
- you want one that is 1.01m (3.5ft) wider
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 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 ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 46kW more power and is the bigger machine by 7,170kg. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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.