Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Kubota KX019-4 digs 18cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 55kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX019-4 digs 18cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 55kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 2,402 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 digs 18cm deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 55kg
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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET18 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Kubota KX019-4 digs 18cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 55kg. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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