Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The Wacker Neuson ET25 has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET25 has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 14.6 kW |
| Machine weight | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,540mm | - |
| Max width | 1,500mm | - |
| Travel speed | 2.2 / 4.2km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,722 mm |
| Width | - | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
Sources: Kubota U20, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the ET25 if...
- you want one that has 1kW 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 U20 and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The Wacker Neuson ET25 has 1kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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