Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,061kg and digs 41cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,061kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U27-4 digs 41cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 2,413 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 1,061kg
- you want one that digs 41cm (1.5ft) 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U27-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,061kg and digs 41cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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