Head to head
Kubota KX080-4a vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 7,211kg and has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 7,211kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX080-4a has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX080-4a | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8240kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 63.2PS | 9.9 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX080-4a, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX080-4a if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,211kg
- you want one that has 37kW more power
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
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 KX080-4a and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 7,211kg and has 37kW more power. The Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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