Head to head
Kubota U10-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 88cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 88cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-5 | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 1800mm | 2,683 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota U10-5, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 ET20 if...
- you want one that digs 88cm (3ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 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 ET20?
The Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 88cm (3ft) deeper. The Kubota U10-5 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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