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Kubota KX030-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET24

The Kubota KX030-4 has 4kW more power and digs 27cm deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Wacker Neuson ET24
Wacker Neuson ET24 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX030-4Wacker Neuson ET24
Operating weight2790 kg2,200 to 2,746 kg
Dig depth2870 mm2,602 mm
Width1500 mm1,400 mm
Engine power17.7 kw13.8 kW
Breakout force-21.8 kN
Length-4,022 mm
Height-2,392 mm

Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 has 4kW more power
  • you want one that digs 27cm deeper
  • you want one that is 10cm wider

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 ET24 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 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 2,602 mm.

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Full ET24 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX030-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET24?

The Kubota KX030-4 has 4kW more power and digs 27cm deeper. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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