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Kubota KX030-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET08

The Kubota KX030-4 is 80cm (2.5ft) wider and has 8kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Wacker Neuson ET08
Wacker Neuson ET08 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX030-4Wacker Neuson ET08
Operating weight2790 kg1,029 to 1,115 kg
Dig depth2870 mm1,766 mm
Width1500 mm700 mm
Engine power17.7 kw9.9 kW
Breakout force-8.9 kN
Length-2,850 mm
Height-2,261 mm

Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...

  • you want one that is 80cm (2.5ft) wider
  • you want one that has 8kW more power
  • you want one that digs 1.1m (3.5ft) deeper

A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.

Full KX030-4 specifications →

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.

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Full ET08 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX030-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?

The Kubota KX030-4 is 80cm (2.5ft) wider and has 8kW more power. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.

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