Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper and is 53cm (1.5ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is 53cm (1.5ft) wider.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | 5,442 mm |
| Width | 1960 mm | 2,490 mm |
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | 55 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Wacker Neuson ET145. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...
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 ET145 if...
- you want one that digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 53cm (1.5ft) wider
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 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 ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper and is 53cm (1.5ft) wider. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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