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Kubota KX019-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET16

The Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 251kg and digs 17cm deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX019-4
Kubota KX019-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com
Wacker Neuson ET16
Wacker Neuson ET16 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX019-4Wacker Neuson ET16
Operating weight1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy1,529 to 1,842 kg
Dig depth2,580mm maximum2,413 mm
Maximum reach4,070mm-
Breakout force-15.3 kN
Length-3,644 mm
Width-990 mm
Height-2,285 mm
Engine power-13.8 kW

Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 251kg
  • you want one that digs 17cm 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 ET16 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

Full ET16 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?

The Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 251kg and digs 17cm deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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