Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Kubota KX018-4 is 31cm (1ft) wider. The Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 285kg and digs 30cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota KX018-4 is 31cm (1ft) wider.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 285kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 30cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | 2,683 mm |
| Width | 1300mm | 990 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 ET20 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 285kg
- you want one that digs 30cm deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.
Full ET20 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX018-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET20?
The Kubota KX018-4 is 31cm (1ft) wider. The Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 285kg and digs 30cm deeper. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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