Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 635kg and digs 34cm (1ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 635kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET25 digs 34cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | 2,722 mm |
| Width | 1300mm | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 ET25 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 635kg
- you want one that digs 34cm (1ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX018-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 635kg and digs 34cm (1ft) deeper. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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