Head to head
Kubota U10-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 2.38m (8ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 2.38m (8ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-5 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 1800mm | 4,184 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
| Engine power | - | 42 kW |
Sources: Kubota U10-5, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 ET65 if...
- you want one that digs 2.38m (8ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 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 ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 2.38m (8ft) deeper. The Kubota U10-5 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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