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Kubota U20 vs Wacker Neuson ET35

The Wacker Neuson ET35 has 5kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota U20
Kubota U20 - image: Kubota UK
Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota U20Wacker Neuson ET35
Engine power13.5kW / 19hp18.2 kW
Machine weight2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy)-
Max dig depth2,540mm-
Max width1,500mm-
Travel speed2.2 / 4.2km/h-
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,271 mm
Operating weight-3,553 to 4,753 kg
Dig depth-3,497 mm
Width-1,630 mm
Height-2,711 mm

Sources: Kubota U20, Wacker Neuson ET35. 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 ET35 if...

  • you want one that has 5kW more power

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.

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Full ET35 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota U20 and the Wacker Neuson ET35?

The Wacker Neuson ET35 has 5kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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