Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
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 1.47m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | 2,402 mm |
| Width | 1960 mm | 990 mm |
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 1.47m (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 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 KX060-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
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 ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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