Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 225kg and digs 10cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 225kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 10cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 2,683 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 ET20 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 225kg
- you want one that digs 10cm deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.
Full ET20 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET20?
The Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 225kg and digs 10cm deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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