Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Wacker Neuson DW10
The Kubota KX018-4 is the bigger machine by 488kg and is 11cm wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX018-4 is the bigger machine by 488kg.
- Width: the Kubota KX018-4 is 11cm wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Wacker Neuson DW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 1,232 to 1,278 kg |
| Width | 1300mm | 1,194 mm |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | - |
| Length | - | 3,133 mm |
| Height | - | 2,723 mm |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Skip capacity | - | 415 l |
| Engine power | - | 18.9 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Wacker Neuson DW10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 488kg
- you want one that is 11cm wider
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Buy or hire the DW10 if...
A 1 tonne front-tip site dumper, the size hired to move spoil and aggregate across a building plot or a big garden job where a barrow would take all day.
Full DW10 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX018-4 and the Wacker Neuson DW10?
The Kubota KX018-4 is the bigger machine by 488kg and is 11cm wider. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson DW10 is a wheel dumper, 1 tonne payload.
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