Head to head
Kubota U10-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Kubota U10-5 digs 3cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota U10-5 digs 3cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-5 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 1800mm | 1,766 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
| Engine power | - | 9.9 kW |
Sources: Kubota U10-5, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10-5 if...
- you want one that digs 3cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 1800mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
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 U10-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Kubota U10-5 digs 3cm deeper. The Kubota U10-5 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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