Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Kubota KX71-3 is 52cm (1.5ft) wider and is 1.42m (4.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota KX71-3 is 52cm (1.5ft) wider.
- Length: the Kubota KX71-3 is 1.42m (4.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | 2,850 mm |
| Width | 4ft 11in | 700 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
| Engine power | - | 9.9 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) wider
- you want one that is 1.42m (4.5ft) longer
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 KX71-3 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Kubota KX71-3 is 52cm (1.5ft) wider and is 1.42m (4.5ft) longer. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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