Head to head
Kubota KX027-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Kubota KX027-4 is 70cm (2.5ft) wider and digs 97cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota KX027-4 is 70cm (2.5ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX027-4 digs 97cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX027-4 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 2740mm | 1,766 mm |
| Width | 1400mm | 700 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
| Engine power | - | 9.9 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX027-4, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX027-4 if...
- you want one that is 70cm (2.5ft) wider
- you want one that digs 97cm (3ft) deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 2740mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX027-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Kubota KX027-4 is 70cm (2.5ft) wider and digs 97cm (3ft) deeper. The Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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