Head to head
Kubota KX037-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Kubota KX037-4 is 56cm (2ft) wider and digs 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota KX037-4 is 56cm (2ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX037-4 digs 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX037-4 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX037-4 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3518 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | 2,402 mm |
| Width | 1550 mm | 990 mm |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX037-4, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 1.01m (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 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 KX037-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Kubota KX037-4 is 56cm (2ft) wider and digs 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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