Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 6,990kg and digs 2.3m (7.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 6,990kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET90 digs 2.3m (7.5ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is 95cm (3ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | 4,679 mm |
| Width | 1300mm | 2,250 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55.4 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,990kg
- you want one that digs 2.3m (7.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 95cm (3ft) wider
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 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 ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 6,990kg and digs 2.3m (7.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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