Head to head
Kubota KX080-4a vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 6,515kg and has 33kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 6,515kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX080-4a has 33kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX080-4a | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8240kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Engine power | 63.2PS | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX080-4a, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 6,515kg
- 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 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.
Full ET18 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX080-4a and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 6,515kg and has 33kW more power. The Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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