Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Wacker Neuson ET20 has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET20 has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,683 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
Sources: Kubota U10, Wacker Neuson ET20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the ET20 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
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 and the Wacker Neuson ET20?
The Wacker Neuson ET20 has 6kW more power. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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