Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,561kg and digs 1.05m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,561kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U27-4 digs 1.05m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 1,766 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
| Engine power | - | 9.9 kW |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,561kg
- you want one that digs 1.05m (3.5ft) deeper
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U27-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,561kg and digs 1.05m (3.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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