Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 585kg and digs 14cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 585kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U27-4 digs 14cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 2,683 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 585kg
- you want one that digs 14cm 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 ET20 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 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 2,683 mm.
Full ET20 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U27-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET20?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 585kg and digs 14cm deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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