Head to head
Kubota U10-3 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Wacker Neuson ET16 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 409kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET16 has 6kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET16 is the bigger machine by 409kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-3 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1120kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 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 U10-3, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10-3 if...
A micro digger. At 1,120kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Full U10-3 specifications →Buy or hire the ET16 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 409kg
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 U10-3 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Wacker Neuson ET16 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 409kg. The Kubota U10-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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