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Kubota U10-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET35

The Wacker Neuson ET35 digs 1.7m (5.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota U10-5
Kubota U10-5 - image: kubota-eu.com
Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota U10-5Wacker Neuson ET35
Dig depth1800mm3,497 mm
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,271 mm
Operating weight-3,553 to 4,753 kg
Width-1,630 mm
Height-2,711 mm
Engine power-18.2 kW

Sources: Kubota U10-5, Wacker Neuson ET35. 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.

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Full U10-5 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET35 if...

  • you want one that digs 1.7m (5.5ft) deeper

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.

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Full ET35 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota U10-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET35?

The Wacker Neuson ET35 digs 1.7m (5.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U10-5 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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