Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 42kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET90 has 42kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 55.4 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 | - | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 4,679 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Kubota U20, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that has 42kW more power
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U20 and the Wacker Neuson ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 42kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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