Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Kubota KX060-5 has 38kW more power and is 1.26m (4ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 38kW more power.
- Width: the Kubota KX060-5 is 1.26m (4ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 2.11m (7ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | 1,766 mm |
| Width | 1960 mm | 700 mm |
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | 9.9 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 38kW more power
- you want one that is 1.26m (4ft) wider
- you want one that digs 2.11m (7ft) deeper
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX060-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 38kW more power and is 1.26m (4ft) wider. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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