Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 3.06m (10ft) deeper and is 1.19m (4ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 3.06m (10ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is 1.19m (4ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | 5,442 mm |
| Width | 1300mm | 2,490 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Wacker Neuson ET145. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
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 ET145 if...
- you want one that digs 3.06m (10ft) deeper
- you want one that is 1.19m (4ft) wider
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX018-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 3.06m (10ft) deeper and is 1.19m (4ft) wider. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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