Head to head
Kubota U10-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Wacker Neuson ET18 digs 60cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET18 digs 60cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-5 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 1800mm | 2,402 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota U10-5, Wacker Neuson ET18. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10-5 if...
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 ET18 if...
- you want one that digs 60cm (2ft) deeper
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 U10-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Wacker Neuson ET18 digs 60cm (2ft) deeper. The Kubota U10-5 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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