Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Kubota KX060-5 has 34kW more power and is 97cm (3ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 34kW more power.
- Width: the Kubota KX060-5 is 97cm (3ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.46m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | 2,413 mm |
| Width | 1960 mm | 990 mm |
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 34kW more power
- you want one that is 97cm (3ft) wider
- you want one that digs 1.46m (5ft) 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 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX060-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 34kW more power and is 97cm (3ft) wider. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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