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Kubota U27-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET35

The Wacker Neuson ET35 is the bigger machine by 963kg and digs 68cm (2ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota U27-4
Kubota U27-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com
Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota U27-4Wacker Neuson ET35
Operating weight2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant3,553 to 4,753 kg
Dig depth2,820mm maximum3,497 mm
Maximum reach4,740mm-
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,271 mm
Width-1,630 mm
Height-2,711 mm
Engine power-18.2 kW

Sources: Kubota U27-4, Wacker Neuson ET35. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the U27-4 if...

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.

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Full U27-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET35 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 963kg
  • you want one that digs 68cm (2ft) deeper

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.

Full ET35 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota U27-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET35?

The Wacker Neuson ET35 is the bigger machine by 963kg and digs 68cm (2ft) deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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