Head to head
Kubota KX030-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 37kW more power and digs 2.57m (8.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 37kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 2.57m (8.5ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is 99cm (3ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX030-4 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2790 kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 2870 mm | 5,442 mm |
| Width | 1500 mm | 2,490 mm |
| Engine power | 17.7 kw | 55 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Wacker Neuson ET145. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...
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 ET145 if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.57m (8.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 99cm (3ft) wider
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX030-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 37kW more power and digs 2.57m (8.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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