Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 751kg and digs 81cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 751kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX019-4 digs 81cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 1,766 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
| Engine power | - | 9.9 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 751kg
- you want one that digs 81cm (2.5ft) deeper
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Full ET08 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 751kg and digs 81cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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