Head to head
Kubota KX027-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Kubota KX027-4 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider and digs 34cm (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 34cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX027-4 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 2740mm | 2,402 mm |
| Width | 1400mm | 990 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX027-4, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 34cm (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 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX027-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Kubota KX027-4 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider and digs 34cm (1ft) deeper. The Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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