Head to head
Kubota KX080-4a vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 6,711kg and has 33kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 6,711kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX080-4a has 33kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX080-4a | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8240kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine power | 63.2PS | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX080-4a, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 6,711kg
- you want one that has 33kW 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 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.
Full ET16 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX080-4a and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 6,711kg and has 33kW more power. The Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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