Head to head
Kubota KX027-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Kubota KX027-4 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider and digs 6cm 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 6cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX027-4 | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 2740mm | 2,683 mm |
| Width | 1400mm | 990 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX027-4, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 6cm 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 ET20 if...
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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX027-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET20?
The Kubota KX027-4 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider and digs 6cm deeper. The Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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