Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,851kg and has 44kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,851kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 44kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 2.98m (10ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | 5,442 mm |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 55 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Wacker Neuson ET145. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
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
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,851kg
- you want one that has 44kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.98m (10ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U17-3a and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,851kg and has 44kW more power. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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