Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Kubota U17-3a is the bigger machine by 671kg and digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U17-3a is the bigger machine by 671kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U17-3a digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Kubota U17-3a has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | 1,766 mm |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 9.9 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 671kg
- you want one that digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 1kW more power
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Full ET08 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U17-3a and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Kubota U17-3a is the bigger machine by 671kg and digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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