Head to head
Kubota U10-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET24
The Wacker Neuson ET24 digs 80cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET24 digs 80cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-5 | Wacker Neuson ET24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 1800mm | 2,602 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 21.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,022 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 2,200 to 2,746 kg |
| Width | - | 1,400 mm |
| Height | - | 2,392 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota U10-5, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 ET24 if...
- you want one that digs 80cm (2.5ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 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 2,602 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 ET24?
The Wacker Neuson ET24 digs 80cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U10-5 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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