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Kubota KX037-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET16

The Kubota KX037-4 is 56cm (2ft) wider and digs 100cm (3.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX037-4
Kubota KX037-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Wacker Neuson ET16
Wacker Neuson ET16 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX037-4Wacker Neuson ET16
Operating weight3518 kg1,529 to 1,842 kg
Dig depth3410 mm2,413 mm
Width1550 mm990 mm
Engine power17.8 kw13.8 kW
Breakout force-15.3 kN
Length-3,644 mm
Height-2,285 mm

Sources: Kubota KX037-4, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX037-4 if...

  • you want one that is 56cm (2ft) wider
  • you want one that digs 100cm (3.5ft) deeper
  • you want one that has 4kW more power

A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.

Full KX037-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET16 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

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Full ET16 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX037-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?

The Kubota KX037-4 is 56cm (2ft) wider and digs 100cm (3.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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