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Kubota U20 vs Wacker Neuson ET24

The Wacker Neuson ET24 has 0kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota U20
Kubota U20 - image: Kubota UK
Wacker Neuson ET24
Wacker Neuson ET24 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota U20Wacker Neuson ET24
Engine power13.5kW / 19hp13.8 kW
Machine weight2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy)-
Max dig depth2,540mm-
Max width1,500mm-
Travel speed2.2 / 4.2km/h-
Breakout force-21.8 kN
Length-4,022 mm
Operating weight-2,200 to 2,746 kg
Dig depth-2,602 mm
Width-1,400 mm
Height-2,392 mm

Sources: Kubota U20, Wacker Neuson ET24. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the U20 if...

A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.

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Full U20 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET24 if...

  • you want one that has 0kW more power

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 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 2,602 mm.

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Full ET24 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota U20 and the Wacker Neuson ET24?

The Wacker Neuson ET24 has 0kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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