Head to head
Kubota KX027-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 1.44m (4.5ft) deeper and is 55cm (2ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 1.44m (4.5ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is 55cm (2ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX027-4 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 2740mm | 4,184 mm |
| Width | 1400mm | 1,950 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
| Engine power | - | 42 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX027-4, Wacker Neuson ET65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX027-4 if...
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 ET65 if...
- you want one that digs 1.44m (4.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 55cm (2ft) wider
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 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 ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 1.44m (4.5ft) deeper and is 55cm (2ft) wider. The Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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