Head to head
Kubota U10-3 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 605kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET18 has 6kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET18 is the bigger machine by 605kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-3 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1120kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 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 U10-3, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 ET18 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 605kg
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 U10-3 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 605kg. The Kubota U10-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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