Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Kubota KX018-4 is 31cm (1ft) wider. The Wacker Neuson ET18 digs 2cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 5kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota KX018-4 is 31cm (1ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET18 digs 2cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET18 is the bigger machine by 5kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | 2,402 mm |
| Width | 1300mm | 990 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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
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 ET18 if...
- you want one that digs 2cm deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5kg
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET18 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX018-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Kubota KX018-4 is 31cm (1ft) wider. The Wacker Neuson ET18 digs 2cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 5kg. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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