Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Kubota KX060-5 has 6kW more power and is 1cm wider. The Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 31cm (1ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 6kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 31cm (1ft) deeper.
- Width: the Kubota KX060-5 is 1cm wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | 4,184 mm |
| Width | 1960 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | 42 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 6kW more power
- you want one that is 1cm wider
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 ET65 if...
- you want one that digs 31cm (1ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 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 ET65?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 6kW more power and is 1cm wider. The Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 31cm (1ft) deeper. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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