Head to head
Kubota KX027-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Kubota KX027-4 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider and digs 33cm (1ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota KX027-4 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX027-4 digs 33cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX027-4 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 2740mm | 2,413 mm |
| Width | 1400mm | 990 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX027-4, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 41cm (1.5ft) wider
- you want one that digs 33cm (1ft) 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 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX027-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Kubota KX027-4 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider and digs 33cm (1ft) deeper. The Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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