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Kubota KX019-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET145

The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,771kg and digs 2.86m (9.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX019-4
Kubota KX019-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com
Wacker Neuson ET145
Wacker Neuson ET145 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX019-4Wacker Neuson ET145
Operating weight1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy15,551 to 17,275 kg
Dig depth2,580mm maximum5,442 mm
Maximum reach4,070mm-
Breakout force-91 kN
Length-7,788 mm
Width-2,490 mm
Height-2,786 mm
Engine power-55 kW

Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Wacker Neuson ET145. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...

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 ET145 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,771kg
  • you want one that digs 2.86m (9.5ft) deeper

A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?

The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,771kg and digs 2.86m (9.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.

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