Head to head
Kubota KX030-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Kubota KX030-4 is 51cm (1.5ft) wider and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota KX030-4 is 51cm (1.5ft) wider.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX030-4 has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX030-4 digs 47cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX030-4 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2790 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 2870 mm | 2,402 mm |
| Width | 1500 mm | 990 mm |
| Engine power | 17.7 kw | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 51cm (1.5ft) wider
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 47cm (1.5ft) 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 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 KX030-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Kubota KX030-4 is 51cm (1.5ft) wider and has 4kW more power. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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