Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The Wacker Neuson ET25 has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET25 has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 14.6 kW |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,722 mm |
| Width | - | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
Sources: Kubota U10, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 ET25 if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U10 and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The Wacker Neuson ET25 has 7kW more power. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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