Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Kubota KX71-3 is 23cm wider and is 41cm (1.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota KX71-3 is 23cm wider.
- Length: the Kubota KX71-3 is 41cm (1.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | 3,854 mm |
| Width | 4ft 11in | 990 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 23cm wider
- you want one that is 41cm (1.5ft) 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 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Kubota KX71-3 is 23cm wider and is 41cm (1.5ft) longer. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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