Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Kubota KX018-4 is 31cm (1ft) wider and is the bigger machine by 191kg. The Wacker Neuson ET16 digs 3cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota KX018-4 is 31cm (1ft) wider.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX018-4 is the bigger machine by 191kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET16 digs 3cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | 2,413 mm |
| Width | 1300mm | 990 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 31cm (1ft) wider
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 191kg
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 ET16 if...
- you want one that digs 3cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET16 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX018-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Kubota KX018-4 is 31cm (1ft) wider and is the bigger machine by 191kg. The Wacker Neuson ET16 digs 3cm deeper. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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