Head to head
Kubota KX030-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The Kubota KX030-4 has 3kW more power and digs 15cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX030-4 has 3kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX030-4 digs 15cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX030-4 | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2790 kg | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Dig depth | 2870 mm | 2,722 mm |
| Width | 1500 mm | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Engine power | 17.7 kw | 14.6 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 3kW more power
- you want one that digs 15cm 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 ET25 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX030-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The Kubota KX030-4 has 3kW more power and digs 15cm deeper. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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